I have seen this many times. The customer buys a new vehicle and has never been taught how to drive a stick. So he rests his foot on the clutch pedal all the time. It doesn't take long to smoke the clutch!
My opinion is Ford kept the Towing capacity on the low side because they didn't want to deal with the extra accessories that normally come with a tow package. i.e, transmission cooler, brake upgrade, radiator upgrade, suspension, etc. I think you will be fine towing 4500. I would look into an...
I don't know what the max angle is but if you're new to off-roading know this. You should never crank your wheels all the way left or right with your front locker engaged. This is a sure way to blow up a CV Joint. I have seen it happen many times. Usually on Toyota Birfield joints but also on...
You have to wonder why people with first-week reservations still haven't got a build date. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the dealer? I just got my build date after waiting 677 days. I talked to a guy who ordered the exact same Bronco one year after my order went in and he has the...
Just an FYI, I have owned several New Toyota vehicles over the years. I always changed my oil at 3K-4K, and the oil was always clearer than this black oil pictured in this thread.
In 2003 I bought an Isuzu Rodeo with the Direct Injected 3.5L Gas Engine. The reason I bought this rig was I drove a...
Since ford's maintenance specification in the Bronco Owner's Manual specifies 7 Quarts, this is the number to go by. Some other manufacturers, besides Ford, use the same engine in different models. In some 4X4 vehicles, the engine may use an extra half quart to an extra quart. This is because of...
I even dropped my Tow Package in order to get a build date. It really sucks to see so many Broncos running around while we still wait. I did order the 2 door Badlands Sasquatch with Lux and leather seats. This is what held it up so long. What package did you order?
This can happen especially with a heavy vehicle and a small cubic inch engine. I have seen it many times since I'm in the transmission trade. Always leave your transmission in 1st gear or reverse to hold it from rolling. You should use the E Brake but most people don't use it. This can also...
I agree 100% Never go alone. I have broken down only once when I couldn't fix my rig and I was towed home by a club member. Our club never left a vehicle on the trail overnight. We always towed the broken rig out. I can remember one time an FJ-40 broke his transmission and we towed him out of...
We are just speculating on a fuel pump. If your vehicle just quits running it could be many things. Here's a logical way to start your diagnosis.
1. Scan for Codes. ( Many of us do not have this luxury)
2. Listen to the gas tank. Can you hear the pump run when the key is turned on?
3. If the...