1991 Ford Bronco Silver Anniversary review from North America
"A beast that would not stop"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear main seal leaked within first 100 miles. Dealer replaced within 1hr.
Power door locks quit in the 6th year. Something about graphite lube should have been used when I moved to the frozen tundra (Maine) from the deep south.
Plugs and wires every 80k miles.
Leather seat wore through on one side from sliding in and out.
Starter quit at 110k miles.
Alternator quit at 130k miles.
Transmission started the E4OD shuttering at 160k miles. Never replaced, just changed fluid and filter every year thereafter.
General comments?
Excellent vehicle, I had planed on keeping her forever, but she gave her life protecting a friend who borrowed her. Hit hard by a Honda in the left front wheel. Ruined the 4x4 drive line, frame and separated the engine from the mounts even shearing several transmission bolts. 12k estimate to repair.
This was a great Bronco. At 100k miles it became a test to see how far she would go, as the Bronco was discontinued the year before.
Fuel economy was irrelevant as you don't buy one of these for the millage. About as aerodynamic as a sheet of plywood.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 351 (5.8) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16 miles |
| Most recent distance | 210000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco |
| Date of Entry | 2nd July, 2004 |