Regrets

[AZ_Liberty]

Only possible regret is not spending the extra for Cyber Orange once it was available in 2022.

There are a few design choices that make me go WTF, like the horrible dash board, the rear seats that don't fold flat (or are at least quick detach) , and the itty bitty gas tank. Oh, and the constantly strobbing dash lighting when the thing is trying to auto-dim, seriously, would it be that hard to have a manual setting.

But, these are design issues, not quality issues.

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[Jon_chimpo]

I wouldn’t buy my Bronco again. I’d sell it but don’t want to take a hit on the tax. I don’t hate it, I actually love driving it, and my kids love the car. But it should have a few more features, and better thought out HVAC system for a 65k MSRP vehicle. I’ll keep it for a few more years until I feel I’ve gotten my money’s worth. Yeah I know, it’s a Bronco, it doesn’t need any options or amenities.

 

[sklnbnzaz]

Does anyone have regrets buying their Bronco? I def do. Love the cool factor but thats about it. Build quality is of the charts terrible.

Zero regrets and only minor “build quality” issues, (most of which are of the “I wish it has this or that feature” type)… yes, it is not the interior of a Mercedes or even a Lincoln, but that is not what it is meant to be. No vehicle will satisfy everyone. We have a Badlands with MGV and never ever worry about getting the interior filthy, it’s built for that… as for comparisons to a Jeep… We have been riding around this week while out of town in our daughter’s JLU Sahara… with all due respect for Jeeps, talk about a shake and rattle box!
I’ve been shocked at just how many people expect a higher end luxury experience out of a purpose built utility rig. With so many manufacturers migrating to primarily SUV and Crossover platforms, I’d love to see the industry make a stronger distinction between the true Sport Utility (Wrangler, Bronco, 4 Runner) and the more luxury or family car oriented models in the same segments and even brands.

 

[Pitpup]

I have been driving a Bronco since May and every time I get in it I feel like it’s day one, and it puts a smile on my face every time.

This... right here... Yes, every time.

 

[Bronco_43]

Huge regrets. Been driving around with a dead screen in this vehicle for 1/3 of the time I’ve owned it and Ford Canada doesn’t know it’s the APIM/how to fix it. First and last Ford.

 

[blsbikes2]

Which build quality specifically? I'm quite happy with the build, it's rugged and rough on the edges as was expected for an off road capable vehicle.

Same here. Zero problems after 9 months. If I have one regret it is not getting the higher end tech package.

 

[Mike D]

No, no regrets. This is the only vehicle I’ve had in the last 20 years that I drive just for fun. As I’m driving down the street, old men stop and stare and old ladies blow me kisses. Willy’s and Wranglers pull over to the side and genuflect as I pass. I go through the drive-through and they give me free food, and when I get to the traffic signal there are three women in the backseat that were not there when I left my garage. Birds hold their poop when they fly overhead, mosquitoes avoid my windshield and garage doors open an inch further so that I can squeeze under. So no, no regrets.

 

[Trail_Runner]

I do enjoy driving my Bronco. 4DR Base 2.7

I will say that I would not be pleased if I bought a high trim model.

The build quality on my F150 is MUCH better.

 

[Catatonic]

Does anyone have regrets buying their Bronco?

Yes. After driving a Badlands at Off-Roadeo I regret being conservative in my purchase and not just ordering a Badlands.

 

[Rick66]

Regret not ordering day one, or at least taking over the BIL's day one spot that he walked away from. Waited til Dec '21, arrived Nov '22. Absolutely love it. Ride is better than expected, 2.7 is better than expected (traded an F150 w/ a 5.0), the cool factor is amazing, it's a beast in the winter weather, the audio system is not as bad as many have b!tch3d about, and I can't wait til warm weather and the top comes off.

Yes, it seems a bit "cheap" in some of the interior build quality, the fact that the 2nd row seats aren't removable is mind blowing (Dodge figured out a system in my 1997 Caravan...come on Ford, really? ), and a vehicle that is this big really doesn't have much interior storage. But regrets, none so far.

 

[2112]

Selling as soon as I can find an allocation for a Defender at MSRP.

Let us know how that works out.

 

[Bababue]

Absolutely. They put a new motor in at 7k miles and now it's going back in the shop at 20k miles for a laundry list of bullshit including transfer case issues, not shifting out of 4A when changing modes, soft top coming apart, and numerous trim pieces rattling apart.

My bad for buying a first year vehicle. It won't happen again and I won't buy a Ford again.

Perfect. One less person I’m in line behind for the next one

 

[stickshifthappy]

I'm only 2.5 months in on my Badlands, but I've put almost 8K miles on it, and am still in the honeymoon phase.

I haven't got any complaints about anything major. There are tweaks I'd like to make, but they wouldn't have kept me from buying one.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE !

 

[Jon_MothaFkn_Adams]

Perfect. One less person I’m in line behind for the next one

You have to know that makes no sense, right?

 

[AZ_Liberty]

I’ve been shocked at just how many people expect a higher end luxury experience out of a purpose built utility rig.

Just because you add $30k of options to a $32k vehicle does not make it in the same category as a $60k base vehicle.

Bronco is within a couple thousand of a Mustang. Adding 20-30k of options to a Mustang does not make one a BMW either.

My Bronco is easilly as nice as my last Mustang, or my Wife's F-150. Maybe not as well thought out as an Expedition, but I hated driving the Expy on anything but long road trips.

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