1996 Ford Bronco Review

Regret

Written by: Jim on 05/30/2009

Vehicle

1996 Ford Bronco 2 Dr XLT 4WD Utility

Review

This was the best vehicle I have ever owned and regret that I sold it. I have been looking for the a burgandy/silver one for the past five years. It was the most dependable and comfortable vehicle I have driven. It was practically maintenance free. I still wished that Ford would bring it back. I don't care about the gas milage because you save it on maintence.

Favorite Features

Comfort and color

Suggested Improvements

None just bring it back

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Bring it back

Written by: Ford Fanatic on 05/25/2009

Vehicle

1996 Ford Bronco 2 Dr XLT 4WD Utility

Review

I bought our 1996 Bronco XLT in 2001 for $10000. It had 100000 miles on it. I thought was a little high for only 5 years old. But, boy was it worth it. We are now approaching 180000 with no repairs other than brakes, tires and other routine maint. It has been the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. It has never failed me. Although I wanted the eddie baur at the time, I would never trade my XLT for one now.

Favorite Features

4X4, 5.8 litre, electric rear window, wing windows, captain chairs.

Suggested Improvements

Start building it again. I bought an Expedition and although the Expedition is nice(love the four doors and the gadgets). It's just not the same as my beloved Bronco.

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One Tough Truck

Written by: SJack on 04/21/2009

Vehicle

1996 Ford Bronco 2 Dr XL 4WD Utility

Review

My Bronco was bought from an Auction with only 27,000 miles on it but being a Fed. Fish and Wildlife truck it had been horribly abused with a broken front axle as well at one time going for a swim in the Sacramento Delta. I now have 195,000 miles on it, of hard Nevada backcounty dirt road driving and its still going. Repairs have been minimal considering the abuse and has never not started or gotten me at least to a paved road without hesitation. I wish ford had never stopped building them because I know they would sell. For us who make our living in the back county there is no replacement.

Favorite Features

Durability, Ease of maintenance, Short wheelbase, ability to leave rear window down while driving on sunny days, and enough cargo room to carry two weeks woth of supplies without having everything hanging off the outside of the truck.

Suggested Improvements

Better door and window seals, Diesel Motor

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I love my truck!

Written by: SoxCrazy on 03/21/2009

Vehicle

1996 Ford Bronco 2 Dr XL 4WD Utility

Review

I bought my truck in 2007. I got it for $750!! The body is in fairly excellent shape. There are small spots at the tailgate window area, looks like someone slid something into the cargo area that took the paint off. Easily fixed. And the rear door needs some work before it will open. I have noticed that the underside is rusting out, I've had to replace all the metal brake lines. That is just living in VT. Once I get the rest of the undercarriage cleaned up I'll have it treated.The starter went and it sometimes has trouble starting after a rain. The ball joints are shot and the 4x4 may be next. Repairs now may be a little costly but I love the truck and I don't care. For what I paid, its ok

Favorite Features

The ride is awesome. I love the cargo capacity. The power is unmatched (5.0, 302). I live in the mountains of VT so snowy driving is a given and she doesn't flinch. Love the automatic hubs and the standard tranny. The rear window is awesome for air flow instead of the A/C. Turning radius rocks.

Suggested Improvements

Better MPG is always a good thing but has been said, you don't buy this truck for that. I can't think of anything else. Most of my trouble is previous ownership neglect. I just love the truck more than I can say. I will run it till it's dead and then revive it or replace it.

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Love my Bronx

Written by: Charles Hudgins Jr. on 02/20/2009

Vehicle

1996 Ford Bronco 2 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD Utility

Review

I have had this truck for more than 10 years and the only thing I have done was change brakes and tires, oh and one lower ball joint. She starts and runs like no other. I guess I should change the oil more often though. I tell you we started at 45000 miles and are now at 218000 and still runs smooth and hard.

Favorite Features

Everything

Suggested Improvements

Build another one Ford tough

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