What I hate about my Bronco, you? (edit) Or maybe I should have called it "What would you want if you were designing it"

[gbub]

I don't hate anything about my Bronco. I didn't like having to wait 9 weeks for Ford to figure out what was wrong and fix my engine, but I am over that now. I just hope something else bad doesn't happen.

I love my 4dr Bronco. I removed the back seats and that gives me room to hold all the supplies and gear I need for my extended trips into the remote wilderness. In the 70s and 80s I had a 1973 FJ55 Landcruiser that served the same purpose. I think 2dr Broncos look nice but I am more into functionality.

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[Rydfree]

For all the people complaining about the auto start/stop, how many realize this is an auto industry standard and not Ford or Bronco specific? I leave mine in sport and it stays off. Turn the AC on max and it stays off. Turn your wheel enough and it stays off. Stop crying and push the button.

Stop crying about people crying about pushing the button. You drive in Sport which requires you to push a button every cycle just to stay in sport. You have to push yet another button if you don't want to drive around in 4A all the time you're in sport. You're just making it a bigger hassle, LOL.

 

[Sgt Badlands]

I love my Bronco. No complaints. I don’t understand why people come on here to complain and want others to complain with them.

 

[Jakob1972]

Yup. One teenage girl got excited about my HE and her dad took picture of it. Every other admirer I’ve had has been old dudes. A lot of them.

Maybe my wife knew what she was doing at the dealer when she said she preferred the REB moardoor.

Other than that, I’m mostly happy with it except for the Goodyear rock chuckers and the fact that I’ve had to fiddle with two windows to get them to close in the first 4 months.

If you don't like rock chuckers stay away from the BFG K03. I wish they threw rocks like the GY did. after you get about 25K miles on the GY they calmed way down. I only have a few K on the K03s so we will see if they calm down any.. but man these can throw rocks, and hold on to them for miles before it lets them go.

My only complaint is the 2.3L brakes feel squishy.

 

[zombie]

My #1 hate is the plastic windows in the soft top, particularly the rear window.

I'm not a big fan of the soft top in the first place, but I can put up with the soggy diaper in the rain more than I can put up with the fact that I may as well be driving a panel van after close to 4 years. Cleaning snow off in the winter leads to inevitable (IMO) scratches, and now my rear window is impossible to see through.

I'd buy a hard top if there was any way to get one in Canada without paying a small fortune in shipping/tarrifs.

 

[ezapar 2]

Shoulda called this thread "whaaaauaaaah!!!"

 

[Sitruc_btb]

Hate? I don't really hate anything. The double honk is annoying, but rarely do I get out while leaving it running. A couple chirps would suffice, instead of a couple commercial truck blares.
I love everything else about it.

 

[Sitruc_btb]

I'm just getting used to my 7sp. I've been driving manuals for most of my life and I'm used to going from 1st to 2nd with a downward and leftward motion and some light pressure. I have plenty of miles on my clutches and trannies with no issues - I know how to drive a stick! But this one gets hung up on the way down to 2nd with the slightest leftward pressure, likely due to the gate to get to Reverse/Crawler. I also have a bit of trouble going from 3rd to 2nd. Ugh! I thought there was something wrong at first, but now getting used to it by just going down, or even having a tiny pressure to the right on the way down. I kind of hate it - not sure if that's too strong of a word, but it's the thing I dislike the most at this point.
Next on the list would be the lack of memory seats. I'll mostly be the only driver so not a huge deal, but it will be a bit annoying when my wife sets it her way and I'm not able to 'fix it' with the touch of a button!

I find the 7mt is super smooth, though going into 5th is a bit notchy at times. Not sure if rpm is too high or what. Not a bother either way.
Moving from a stop takes a little time for me. It is a fat pig, so perhaps it's normal characteristic.

 

[dpAtlanta]

I have no HATE for my Bronco.... If I could wish for an improvement, it would be that it sounds as good as my other Ford vehicle.................................. it can't, and I don't fault Ford for it, but it would be nice!

I still LOVE my little Bronco..................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BluebroncoNC]

Not that this is a hate, but I strongly wish the V-6 had a manual option.

 

[EvilJim1971]

I hate that it draws attention.
I just want to fly under the radar and have people take no notice of it.
I get gas, I have to talk to people.
Get groceries, have to talk with people.
Why do I have to people?

 

[ChrisB351]

Stop crying about people crying about pushing the button. You drive in Sport which requires you to push a button every cycle just to stay in sport. You have to push yet another button if you don't want to drive around in 4A all the time you're in sport. You're just making it a bigger hassle, LOL.

Steering wheel button in easier.. I just press ok like 3 times in a row to clear my warnings for low gas, seatbelt, and that.

 

[Nickhick]

I absolutely hate how f'n BADASS it is.

 

[Nickhick]

I also hate how it gives me a boner every time I see it. Gets awkward sometimes.

 

[Oldhippie]

It is so sad when folks spend $50k+ on crap they “hate”…it is called “shopping” and “research”…goodluck!

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