1986 Ford Bronco II review from North America
"Good all around vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Changed the valve cover seals.
Heater core blew at 91,000 miles.
Air conditioning unit smashed the coil at 89,000 miles.
Driver's seat is broken.
Twin traction beam front axle is hard to modify without adjusting the camber.
An ignition module died at 87000 miles.
General comments?
I went from being a die hard Chevy guy to actually loving my Ford. I've spent not more than $250 so far. With a little tweaking you can get the motor to be a little more powerful, but the low end torque makes for good pulling power. A nice lift kit and some good tires makes for a nice off-road/snow vehicle.
The wiring harness is a quite messy, but with general maintenance, the car stays in good order.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 Liter EFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 86200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 2nd August, 2001 |