1996 Ford Bronco Review

They don't build them like this anymore!

Written by: broncobustinman on 07/13/2008

Vehicle

1996 Ford Bronco 2 Dr XLT 4WD Utility

Review

I bought this Bronco from the dealer and paid $16500 for it fully loaded and has a 5.8L that has never given me trouble. Had about 40k on it, now 8 years later I am at 95k. I have spent the usual amount on the ususal things that go bad in time with any car or truck (i.e ball joints, radiator hose,exhuast pipe, brakes, shocks, front end bushings, battery, the original one lasted 7 years! All in all this truck has given me dependable transportaton where all new cars can't. I 'll drive it till the wheels fall off. I know it will last for me to give it to my son (he's now two). Keep them all original they are beautiful trucks just the way the Ford made them.

Favorite Features

Signal in the mirrors, 5.8l motor, rear power window, removable top, lots of room for hauling stuff and going long trips. Perfect truck for hunting in the woods. Decent gas mileage for a big truck.

Suggested Improvements

None, that's the way the truck was made, that's the way it needs to stay!

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Best vehicle ever owned

Written by: 1st Bronco on 06/16/2008

Vehicle

1996 Ford Bronco 2 Dr XLT 4WD Utility

Review

After always wanting a Bronco, I finally purchased one outright for $5,000. It had 140,000 miles on it. I've now owned it for one year and 3 months and the only maintenance I've done is an oil change. It is the best running vehicle I have ever owned, and I will never part with it. Gas mileage is awful, but the other benefits outweigh it tremendously. I drive down the road with my children and I feel safe. That alone is worth paying extra for gas. I love my Bronco.

Favorite Features

With 33 inch mudders, my truck has a physical presence that turns heads everywhere. The body and design of this vehicle is downright intimidating, and I smile every time I look at it.

Suggested Improvements

I would love for gas prices to decrease, but that's no fault of my truck. I do wish that I had a bit more horsepower, though. The truck feels heavy every time I hit the gas. Again, the good far outweighs the bad.

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Best built Fords

Written by: rich on 12/05/2007

Vehicle

1996 Ford Bronco 2 Dr XLT 4WD Utility

Review

This is the best built series of Ford I have encountered. I have driven every body style ford up until the 2004 F series. Rugged, reliable and great ride

Favorite Features

Everything, except gas mileage!

Suggested Improvements

Bring it back with a LD diesel option. Keep the removable top

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Ford Bronco simply the best 4x4

Written by: Ronnie Moses on 10/24/2006

Vehicle

1996 Ford Bronco 2 Dr XLT 4WD Utility

Review

The Ford Bronco was simply the Best all around, most versatile vehicle ever built by any manufacturer. It possessed the ability to go almost anywhere while retaining creature comforts only seen in sedans of its day. It is true that many "suv's" of its day may have ridden and handled better on the highway, however none from the factory could go offroad with it and ride and handle as well as it did on road. As for the mechanicals I can only speak for the 17 Broncos I have owned from 1988 to 1996, the worse problem I ever had was an o2 sensor. The only one I have left is my 1988 which has 275,000 miles on it and is still running great. I had 4 1996's all of which were sold with 150,000 miles+.

Favorite Features

I am a big fan of the TTB suspension, if you know how to work it it is very good on and off road, the best compromise to solid axles ever built. although solid axles are the best and what little you give up on road is well worth it.

Suggested Improvements

Its very hard to improve on perfection! However solid axles is the only thing I can think of.

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I LOVE MY BRONCO

Written by: Buddy on 08/02/2006

Vehicle

1996 Ford Bronco 2 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD Utility

Review

I bought my 1996 Bronco after selling my 1988. This 96' was bought new while the 88' had been bought used. I was making trips to Kansas year round about every 2 months and in the winter you never knew what weather you might run into. I could drive my Bronco and not worry about snow. Because of the way my wife enjoyed driving my Bronco and since they are no longer, available my wife now drives a 2005 Eddie Bauer Expedition. I have at least 6 people who have been wanting to buy my Bronco for several years but it's not for sale. Most dependable and versatile vehicle I've ever owned. I find it hard to believe that Ford would discontinue such a good vehicle from their line of vehicles.

Favorite Features

Good looking vehicle, black and tan, most dependable vehicle I've owned. Great as family car or great to haul 4 golfers and their clubs to the golf course.

Suggested Improvements

Ford should continue to make the Bronco. Wife drives a Eddie Bauer Expedition 2005.

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