Overview & Reviews

Trick new turn signal system is embedded in sideview mirrors. Otherwise, minor trim changes mark the passing of the last Bronco.

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  Bronco XLT with 5.8L/351W - 1996 Ford Bronco
  By 12345678910 - February 23 - 9:41 pm

  Our Bronco it the most reliable vehicles we have every owned, basically I got the Bronco from a family member who purchased it new in 96. The Bronco has 170K on it, and most of the factory parts are still on the Bronco today. The motor has never been open or out of the Bronco, as well as the transmission. The 351W engine runs strong, even with all of smog B.S on it. The Bronco still has its original paint which it still decent , and has a rust free body. The only real problem we have with the Bronco, is the cheaply made auto 4x4 hubs, which we converted to lock-outs. Even the leather interior is still in decent shape. Lastly, our Bronco has been well maintained with 90% highway miles.

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  One Tough Truck - 1996 Ford Bronco
  By SJack - April 21 - 6:19 pm

  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.

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  A geologist review of a full size Bronco - 1996 Ford Bronco
  By sjack - January 27 - 10:07 pm

  Being a person who absolutley makes a living working out of his truck and driving off road daily I have found that the full size Bronco Is the perfect truck for some on in my buisness. Repairs have been minimal, the ride on the road is as good as anything on the road that is off road capable. And when it breaks the parts are avalable at any auto parts store. When you compair a bronco against a comperable Jeep. Jeeps have no room inside requiring everthing to be hung off the outside with worse mileage and without the durability. Infact to set Jeeps up for tough off-roading they put Bronco parts on them to make them work.

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  They dont build them like this anymore! - 1996 Ford Bronco
  By broncobustinman - July 13 - 10:09 pm

  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 cant. I ll drive it till the wheels fall off. I know it will last for me to give it to my son (hes now two). Keep them all original they are beautiful trucks just the way the Ford made them.

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  Best vehicle ever owned - 1996 Ford Bronco
  By 1st Bronco - June 16 - 11:37 pm

  After always wanting a Bronco, I finally purchased one outright for $5,000. It had 140,000 miles on it. Ive now owned it for one year and 3 months and the only maintenance Ive 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.

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  Best built Fords - 1996 Ford Bronco
  By rich - December 5 - 5:36 pm

  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

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  No Regrets - 1996 Ford Bronco
  By TruckGal - April 26 - 9:34 pm

  After comparing trucks for almost a year, this Portofino Blue & Silver Bronco caught our eye. We bought it the next day. It had 49,000 miles on it and had never seen a dirt road until we got a hold of it. Its still stock except for the addition of an AirHog filter and SuperWinch manual hubs a brush guard is coming soon. It came with the optional 265/75-15 tires. And it still rides and looks great! My husband loves the tight turn radius Im fond of the agility in snow and rain. No hesitation at all when we need some oomph, either the beast just picks up and goes. There is nothing quite like a Bronco.

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  My Second Ford Bronco - 1996 Ford Bronco
  By G Martin - March 5 - 12:15 pm

  The truck has been "bullet proof", never been towed, never any major mechanical failure. Regular maintenance is average to high, but that goes with owning a 4WD truck. I keep it well tuned and regularly serviced, so I guess I shouldnt expect problems operating it. It is the perfect vehicle for hunting or fishing, carries 4 good sized adults comfortably with all their gear. Good towing capacity as well, nicely stowed. Its a shame that none of the auto makers consider a vehicle like this. Id be in line to buy a new one tomorrow.

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  Big, reliable but somewhat uncomfortable - 1996 Ford Bronco
  By bigtimebroncoowner - October 10 - 2:00 am

  I have owned this Bronco since 1998. It had 45,000 miles on it and now (10/2004) has 114,000. At 60,000 miles I did many of the recommended service items. Other than that I have replaced the idler pully, change to man. hubs and brake shoes. Body wise, it has shown signs of rust in the typical places including the bottoms of the doors, the top and bottom of the tailgate and the leading edge of the hood. My bronco also has painted bumpers and they do show signs of time. Overall, this has been a great vehicle. It tows very well. The suspension is a bit tight and going done the highway the truck will jump a bit. This could be improved by changing to a different tire.

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  Mine Rocks! - 1996 Ford Bronco
  By buckin Bronc - April 23 - 2:00 am

  Let me explain, stock its a great truck, with a little work its a work of art. Add a K&N kit Flowmasters, a little suspension, tuck some 35X12.50 into the wheel wells and start driving anywhere and everywhere. This truck is a real looker as well to keep the look origional I had to have some brackets made to keep the stock bumpers.