1989 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer 2x4 review from North America
"Incredibly reliable, lots of love to keep it running"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch 140k, again at 200k.
Water pump at 185k.
Power steering pump & lines at 210k.
Rear driveshaft CV joints at 150k, 190k and 230k.
Valve cover gaskets at 120k, and again at 240k.
Starter motor at 180k.
General comments?
Lots of work done on the car, but nothing I couldn't handle.
Incredibly reliable. Never had to call for a tow.
Parts readily available, cheap.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 EFI V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 118000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 240000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2001 |