1985 Ford Bronco II review from North America
"I like it.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown engine. Replaced with rebuilt.
Headliner shot. Replaced with material found locally. Not a hard job.
Transmission uses (looses) about one quart a month.
Replaced park/neutral sensor switch.
Engine running hot. Tried most normal fixes. Thermostat OK. Flush radiator OK. etc. Finally cured problem by replacing fan with an aftermarket flex fan custom mounted to the old fan clutch. Works great now.
General comments?
Great little run-about if you are the handyman type. Turns on a dime.
Requires a lot of minor fixes. Better have a good tool box.
Fords emission control system sensors and switches died before I bought it. Had to repair/replace some and bypass others.
Carburetor is drawback.
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| A good little truck despite the quirks |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 185000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 193000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Eldorado |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2003 |