A car mechanic's review of a Wildtrak Bronco

[jntaylor1701]

A good read for what its worth.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/42952/2021-ford-bronco-an-independent-mechanics-take

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[heavyD]

Sounded pretty positive. The only concern that stuck out to me is the following. In humid norther climates where heavy road salting is used in the winter this could be a bad thing.

He also notes that the front subframe held a significant amount of water following his test, which means it may also be prone to rust over time.

 

[shotgunfatcat]

I've watched him for years. Honestly if he says he would buy one, it is a good vehicle. That being said, it was a one day review. 10 years down the road he will probably stuff a 4bt in one.

 

[Swamp Yankee]

A good read for what its worth.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/42952/2021-ford-bronco-an-independent-mechanics-take

I watched the Deboss video, refreshing to see a critical eye. No show stoppers to me. Interesting about the undersized tie rods. Most everything else was about potential for rust down the line, we’ll see how that goes I guess.

the other thing he was hung up on was the uneven gaps around the panels and doors. I couldn’t see them. Anyone notice this in person?

 

[ogo]

Hah, I had just watched that video yesterday. Good video
Watched another of his videos where he did the Ford Performance Warn Winch install.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

Hah, I had just watched that video yesterday. Good video
Watched another of his videos where he did the Ford Performance Warn Winch install.

I didn't see or couldn't find a video where he installed the winch

 

[rugbysecondrow]

I liked it. Informative and clear, minus all the hype and BS (either way) that sometimes accompanies videos like this.

 

[ogo]

I didn't see or couldn't find a video where he installed the winch

Ah my bad, I confused him with another one yesterday. This is the video of the mechanic that did the Winch install:

 

[Draughon]

Seems the main concerns I've picked up from reading articles are:

a) lower control arms - exposed bolts could potentially shear when wheeling
b) tie rods - too small / skinny
c) coolant hose not clamped well / rubs on exposed bolt inside which can cause leaking
d) the panel alignment / paint issue in some spots
e) MIC hard top 2.0 weathers faster than expected with exposed edges

A+B are wheeling specific - just need to be careful there, C I'll def check myself when I pick up mine (sometime in 2052 I think)... D+E - not sure what you can really do.

 

[Raptor911]

He is from the great white north and no matter what everything rust up there.

 

[EJC]

Solid no BS review.

 

[nwGTS]

Sounded pretty positive. The only concern that stuck out to me is the following. In humid norther climates where heavy road salting is used in the winter this could be a bad thing.

I latched onto that too.

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