1988 Ford Bronco II from North America - Comments

I've had to replace the clutch/transmission six (6) times. The first was only 8 months after I bought it.

I've had to put new rotors on the wheels.

I've had a new exhaust system installed.

I've had to have the steering wheel and driver seat replaced.

The side mirrors had to be replaced.

4 wheel drive never worked properly, it would always disengage.

The latest problem - head gasket blew.

As many problems as I've had with this dang car, I LOVE IT. I've heard that the transmission in Bronco II's are not too reliable, but I think the amount of problems I had with mine rooted form the dealer.

I'm really sad to see my Bronco go, I've taken it everywhere and it has never left me in a pinch.

It's last hurah was my honeymoon - 2500 mile road trip down the east coast. Got us home safely, then decided it would blow a head gasket.

It has great power, I've taken it on the beach, in the mountains, and even lots of highway driving. It handles great in the snow and rain.

If I were rich and could put another engine in this boy to keep him running, I surely would.

I hear you on the rich part. That's why I had to get rid of mine and have hated not having it around for the past 4 years.

I hear you on the rich part. It cost me 3X the price I paid for it in repairs. I would RTV around the valve covers in fear of the removal of the valve covers may disrupt the wiring harness and cause another ECU to blow, and in the last 4 years that I owned it I fed it Bars Leaks to keep the second engine with a cracked head going.

I had one a few years back and fell in love. Had to replace the clutch and drive shafts (both), but it was from all the offroading I did, with a little money and some simple upgrades like a 4.0 clutch they are one hell of a truck. Just went out and bought another 86, hope to have it for many many years to come.

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