1984 Ford Bronco review from North America
"This is your gas-hogging dream car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
U-Joints (about $500).
Speedometer cable.
Voltage regulator.
Oil pan/gasket.
Battery.
A lot of electrical/wiring work.
General comments?
I got this car from a friend of the family last year for my first car.
Overall, I have had almost no issues with the truck, except for the U joints and oil pan/gasket.
The truck was taken off-road only one time because I didn't want to abuse it and possibly break something.
When it comes to the snow and two-trekking, this truck is unstoppable!! Although having to get out to engage the hubs is a nuisance, the truck grips like it does on the pavement.
Right now I am selling the truck because I cannot afford to take the truck on the four hour trip to college (I calculated about 6-8 mpg).
The other thing I'm not a huge fan of is the gearing ratios for the 3 speed. The creeper gear gets it up to about 5-10, first is 0 to 15, second is 15 to 25, and third is from 25 till however high you push it.
Overall though, I'm pretty impressed a Ford could make such a great car! I'm gonna miss this truck a ton!
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| They sure don't build them like this any more |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.8 351 Windsor Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd March, 2009 |