1985 Ford Bronco XLT review from North America
"A great off-road truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well I had put my Bronco back on the road after it had been sitting for about 6 months. I drove it all summer long, and in about October the back rear blew the pinion seal. I replaced the rear and then the wheel bearings in the front rear blew apart and caused my rotor to over heat causing my Warn hubs to melt. Other than that I cannot complain because it has treat me very well for the abuse I put that poor truck through.
General comments?
Speed isn't my Bronco's best friend. It gets up and goes, but sometimes when I want more power it just doesn't have it. It rides very rough, but it is quite comfortable to me, but exhaust smell is bad when you have the back window down and you are driving down the road.
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| This is your gas-hogging dream car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.9 300 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Beretta |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2004 |