1989 Ford Bronco II XL Sport review from North America
"This truck owes me nothing and is still a looker!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cracked head, replaced under warranty, 80,000.
New fuel pump, 126,000, but I think it was because I wasn't changing my fuel filter as often as I should have.
Valve cover gaskets replaced once. It's time again. (oil leak)
All the normal maintenance stuff, 2 starters, 1 alternator, fan clutch, universal joints in front axles.
Rear drive-shaft at 260,000. (Expensive!)
General comments?
It's a black exterior (Ford calls it Raven Black),with silver plastic accents (Ford calls them "ground effects") along the bottom 10 inches. The inside is grey. It has stock mag wheels, you know the ones that Ford offered. It also has a brush guard with fog lights that was standard with this model. (Note: When the fog lights are on, and you switch the headlights to high beams, the fog lights are switched off automatically!)
I've been asked to sell it, but I can't. To me it's a classic, because they haven't been produced since 1990, and it still turns heads.
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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 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 351722 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercury Lynx |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2003 |