re: Thoughts on the Ford Bronco

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OP should note though that this is a vehicle designed ground-up for offroad, which comes with some inherent compromises. If that's what you want, then go for it, but be aware that it will not drive like a minivan or CUV.

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This. I have a 21 Big Bend I got new in 2022. The only issues I've had are with the windows. The driver's side is slightly off track, and it doesn't drop a little upon opening/closing. And I've tried resetting numerous times.

This was meant to be an affordable vehicle with significant off road capabilities. To keep weight down in the doors so they are easy to remove , they use lightweight plastics. This is not a luxury vehicle.

No issues other than that. The soft top is noisy.

Plenty of power, even with the 4 cylinder.

I highly recommend a 2" lift w larger tires. The heritage looks great.

Raptor Bronco is the only way, bring on the downvotes girls.

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Everyone with one loves it and reports minimal if any issues. Everyone that doesn’t own one claims they have issues

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same with jeep wrangler...it's amusing as least

FORD Death Wobble

Looks like Ford has its own wobble. I had a Toyota 4-Runner that would shake when I got up to 65.

It's a good vehicle if you use it to go pick up lesbians.

I haven't been in one sine 1970 and dove through the passenger side window after it spun off the highway during a deluge and into a retention pond. I was in the passenger seat. Someone cut in front of us and why brakes applied and the spin out

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I have 54,000 miles on my Badlands edition with the 4cyl with manual transmission.

Zero issues. I love driving it every day. 100% would buy it again knowing what I know now.

Although, the soft top is a bit noisy inside.

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Agreed....25k on my Outerbanks edition w same engine.

I mean you have to realize what you are buying. Its not a luxury SUV, but it does have most of what you would want or need. Bumpy and noisy (if soft top) but fun to drive!

I love mine, but my husband just bought a new one with the Sasquatch package and his rides much smoother than mine.

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Think the Bronco performed terrible in a crash test.


That was a CGI generated video that hurt Ford. The Bronco actually scored well in the real crash tests.

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IDK what the obsession is with reposting that crap ITT. The Bronco scored 4* in NCAP testing, same rating as the current Wrangler, its most direct competitor.

It scored 3* in rollover likelihood, which is about what you would expect for a lifted, big tire dedicated off-roader, and again the same as the Wrangler.

Both scores are also the same as the current MY 4Runner.

If you don't know shite about cars other than what your f-buddy told you over lunch break at the plant, don't post in a thread asking for real information!