A very tough little rig that has always been there for me
Drive shaft had to be re-built.
Valve covers leak.
Transmission makes noise in most gears, especially overdrive (5th gear).
I rolled this truck 7 years ago and it just got back on its wheels, and it hasn't stopped running since (except when it needed a clutch).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th July, 2001
Fun rig, like a Jeep that runs
Headlight plug in the steering column shorted (no lights).
Tip-over fuel pump shut off plug shorted (won't run when that happens).
A4LD transmission quit shifting to over-drive (cleaning the valve body will fix it).
Oil leaks at the valve covers.
Seat back frame broken.
If I could get a new one just like it, I would.
It gets great mileage, easy to drive, comfortable on long trips, goes great in snow and mud.
A4LD automatic transmission is the major weakness of the vehicle.
Everything else on it can take a beating and keep going.
Tips over everytime I drive it! (just kidding)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th April, 2001
Great truck for having FUN!!!
Valve covers leaking when I bought it.
Front U-joints froze up, but easily replaced.
I bought it at 133000 miles and other than normal repairs that come with age, runs great with the factory engine and drive-train.
Can take a beating and keep on ticking.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th April, 2001
It has been one of the best all-around vehicles I've ever owned
Leaky valve cover gaskets.
Several air conditioning repairs.
My '88 Bronco II is approaching 240,000 miles and it still has the original drive train, including the clutch. I change the oil and filter every 3,000 miles and, at most, I have to add a half-quart of oil between changes. It has always started for me and has never left me stranded. Sure it is under-powered, but it gets great fuel economy and turns on a dime.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd April, 2001
A great car for the modest driver
Valves leaked oil.
Headlights went out.
That's all so far.
So far I've been impressed with my baby Bronco, it always starts fine. Although the engine isn't much, it handles great and the small turning radius is great. The interior is comfortable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd April, 2001
An awesome introductory 4x4 vehicle
Rear main seal has been leaking since I got it. One piece seal so a little more difficult to fix.
Other engine gasket leaks, but nothing unexpected of a vehicle with 200k+ on it.
Numerous electrical shorts, but mainly due to the dirty engine compartment and wheeling mishaps.
Be prepared to put a little money and work into a BII, but it'll go forever.
Acts just like any other Ford, does nothing spectacular but everything well. Pulls my boat, can 4wheel very well for a pretty much stock vehicle, did a 130 mile commute daily for a semester of school with no problems but the alternator.
Not big enough for me though. Seats aren't very comfortable and there's not enough headroom. Other than that she's great. 100% original after 206k.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th March, 2001
The best thing my money has ever bought
The normal clutch at 100,000 miles.
Tires.
Brakes.
Paint.
This was the first vehicle I ever bought. It's been so fun and reliable I could not possibly think of ever parting from it. I think any person who wants to enjoy a rugged little sport utility vehicle that's reliable needs one.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th January, 2001
Where do you wanna go today?
Electrical shorts.
Flat tire.
Cracking fiberglass on the back tire support.
2 drive shafts broke.
When I got it I had to rebuild the transmission.
Broken windshield.
Stolen radio.
Interior damage cause by a small bomb.
When you're going fast on the interstate it tends to rock in the wind.
Well, I've heard they roll easy... but I've been fine so far.
If you're looking for something that can make it through just about anything... it's been driven through the middle of the Wabash river. It can climb a 75 degree incline, go down an 80... drive through 16" of water.
4WD goes through with anything. Wheelbase is pretty narrow, you can go driving through the woods, just make sure to get out and bend over small trees...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 19th December, 2000
14th Jun 2002, 08:16
One piece rear main seals are easier to fix than two pice seals. Just drop the transmission and lightly tap the new seal in with a hammer. A two piece will require you to lift the motor up and drop the oil pan, then you have to mess with the oil pan seals.