10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Nov 062001

Bronco 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle would not go forward. Consumer stated transmission went out. Dealer contacted. Cruise control and door locks are inoperative. Emergency brake light stays illuminated. Front end is out of alignment and pulls to the left. Head lights will not shut off. Thermostat, radiator, radiator cap, and water pump were replaced. The struts that hold the back window and door did not hold, springs for the back door are inoperative. Transmission needed adjustment, ball in transmission failed, vehicle will not shift into 4-wheel drive, and universal joint was replaced. Driver side seat belt inoperative. Electrical switch that adjusts the driver seat shorted out and caught fire in the engine compartment, ground cable on the battery broke causing computer to be inoperative, starter switch, solenoid, lock cylinder, circuit breaker, and tem sensor were replaced. Air conditioner failed and vents do not work.

- Horseshoe Bend, ID, USA

problem #2

Feb 252000

(reported on)

Bronco 4WD

  • miles
Truck bounces off to another lane when driving on bumby roads at any speed over 35mph..truck pulls to the right when stopping in an emergency...truck has been to dealer numerous times and dealer can fix or fixes something else..4 wheel dive comes on and off by it self been to dealer 2 times.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #1

Aug 061998

(reported on)

Bronco 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle has excessive vibration. Had tires balanced and replaced all shock absorbers.

- Albuquerqu, NM, USA