1986 Ford Bronco II XLT review from North America
"An affordable off-road SUV"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace the transmission.
Had to replace the engine.
Replaced the fuel pump.
Had to replace the radiator.
Heater coil died.
Had to replace the starter.
Tie rod assembly rusted out.
Cross-member under the transmission rusted out.
General comments?
Rides like an off-road vehicle.
Performs well off road.
Affordable, but not reliable until everything has been replaced.
If you plan to own this car, be knowledgeable in how to fix it; you will need to be able to--unless you plan on spending major dollars to have someone else play with all of the problems that will arise.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 Fuel Injected Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Daytona |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2003 |