1989 Ford Bronco II XLT review from North America
"My truck is the most reliable vehicle ever made!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The radio portion of the stereo broke in 1991, but the cassette player still works great.
The first time it wouldn't start was in May 1993 at 96,000 - the fuel pump needed to be replaced.
The water pump started to leak slightly in November 1996 at 116,000, so I had it replaced.
The second time it wouldn't start was in December 2002- the starter needed to be replaced.
General comments?
I bought it new. It has run like new for 14 years with almost no repairs. Most the miles are local. It has the original clutch which I think is so great since many guys say a woman can't drive a stick. The air conditioner works great. The front brakes were done at 89,000 and the back ones at 142,000. It doesn't burn any oil. The tires wear evenly with the first set replaced at 98,000. 4WD works great in the mud. Exterior looks decent, interior a little lived in.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 ltr V6 efi Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156646 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2003 |