1989 Ford Bronco II XL Sport review from North America
"Slow and solid like a tank"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driveshaft broke about seven times from towing a heavy caravan.
The engine head cracked at only 55,000 miles. It has been repaired under warranty.
Lots of rust.
The clutch has seen better days.
It always leaked antifreeze fluid below -20 degrees Fahrenheit. (from new)
General comments?
This truck has been used for towing a caravan most of its life. Then for a few years we used it as an off-road truck exclusively. Now I simply use it as a winter beater, the worse treatment you can ever give to a car here in Montreal, Canada. As it's a 4X4 and sits pretty high, it's very easy to drive during a snow storm. The body is rusted like crazy and water gets inside about everywhere. That said, I must say I'm totally amazed by this truck for the fact that it started right up for it's whole life even in polar temperatures. This truck has been used like a truck should be and I guess that's why it's not impressed by any mistreatment!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 213000 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun 280ZX |
| Date of Entry | 26th January, 2005 |