Faults:

Things gone wrong...

First, the starter went out after about 6 months.

Second, the water pump started to leak and soon after, the leak turned into a gaping river of engine coolant. This happened a little after a year.

Third, the radiator started to crack near the upper radiator hose. As time went on, the crack started to get bigger and eventually I had to replace the radiator. Got the radiator from radiator.com for like 60 or 70 bucks! Oh and the upper radiator hose blew.

Other than the mechanical problems, the A/C doesn't work, driver's door does not open from the inside, the emergency brake doesn't work, and the springs on the back door don't hold when it's open.

General Comments:

Although the car sounds like a beater, it gets me from point A to B. I bought the car for 1500 two years ago, and it was well worth it.

This is my first truck, and I absolutely love the fact that going over curbs won't ruin the front axles. My last car was a Honda Civic, and I went over a curb at 30mph and broke the front axle.

The Bronco II has had its ups and downs, but for a 16 year old car that still runs, I would say that it's a great truck.

Faults:

A/C has leaks.

Minor seal leak.

Hood and Roof paint have peeled off.

General Comments:

I drive 50 miles R/T to work and another 20 miles R/T to school. I never expected this SUV would be this reliable. I got this from a local used car dealer and got it for only $900. According to the dealer, there was a problem in the transmission and that it makes a loud noise when the SUV was in first or second gear. I still bought the SUV because I knew it wasn't the transmission, instead it was the catalytic cover that was loose. Because it's a 17 year old SUV, all it needs is a little care and a little attention. I have replaced the belts, the lubricants, filters, etc. Shockingly, when I replaced the spark plugs, I found out that the wires were still the original 1989 Ford wires and so was the cap/rotor for the distributor. Wow! The 4x4 is still working properly and this SUV just makes me a happy Ford-man each time I see Honda, Toyota, Chevy, Nissan or even Mercedes stranded on the freeway.

Faults:

The only problem I have had is with the hydraulic clutch. The clutch has been replaced 3 times. Every clutch has lasted about 3 years. I have been driving a standard transmission for 35 years. My prior Bronco II traveled 198,000 miles on the original clutch.

Water pump replaced at 225,000 miles, original pump.

Fuel pump and gas tank replaced at 215,000 miles, both original.

Radiator replaced at 195,000 miles, original radiator.

Back area is now starting to rust at 225,000 miles.

General Comments:

This has got to be the greatest vehicle produced by Ford. I paid 7000 for it in 1996 and have averaged under 1000.00 per year for the last 9 years in repair costs. This includes tires, battery, oil changes and all routine maintenance.

Gas mileage still averages at 24 mpg.

Not the best ride, but has never left me stranded a remote road when looking for a hiking trail-head.