2021+ Ford Bronco

Efthreeoh · 08-17-2021, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

Maybe not enough people here have owned Fords in the past but I assumed it was somewhat well known that you never buy a first year model Ford or even 2nd year. I got stung with a 2nd model year Ford (more problems in 18 months than every car I have owned in the last two decades combined) and that will never happen again.

I owned a 1972 Pinto (2nd year), a 1982 Escort (2nd year), 1987 Ranger STX (2nd year for the STX iirc), and a 1999 F150 (2nd year of 10th gen). I survived all of them.

heavyD^2 · 08-17-2021, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

I owned a 1972 Pinto (2nd year), a 1982 Escort (2nd year), 1987 Ranger STX (2nd year for the STX iirc), and a 1999 F150 (2nd year of 10th gen). I survived all of them.

I have owned four Fords over my lifetime and am here as well. I don't think anyone ever said they were death traps except maybe the Pinto.

BMWBear · 08-17-2021, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

I did specifically call out the hard top as something that would merit some concern. So I'm not sure of the point you are trying to make.

That said, I bought new a first-year E90 (April 2006 build). It's passed 408,000 miles as of last week. So maybe there is something to the "be scared of the first model year" thing...

Issues are not Ford specific. This can said for any first year model of anything ever. First year will have highest probability of issues. That will always be the constant.

You understand your 1 example in comparison to the whole picture of production means very little to nothing.

Efthreeoh · 08-17-2021, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

I have owned four Fords over my lifetime and am here as well. I don't think anyone ever said they were death traps except maybe the Pinto.

It's old data from a long passed FoMoCo, but all of my 2nd year Ford products were mostly problem free is my point. I don't put a lot of stock in the first year model thing. Now my wife's '97 Z3 (2nd year) built in the Spartanburg plant, is a build quality nightmare; the plastics really suck big time. But it just passed 194,000 on Sunday.

Z3's and JB Weld go together like butter and toast.

Efthreeoh · 08-17-2021, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BYEIL

Issues are not Ford specific. This can said for any first year model of anything ever. First year will have highest probability of issues. That will always be the constant.

You understand your 1 example in comparison to the whole picture of production means very little to nothing.

Eh, after 30 years of BMW ownership, one thing I have learned is all models have the same set of common problems. So my E90 example is not a one-off, Efthreeoh got lucky, thing.

cbarden · 08-22-2021, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal_NSX

my buddy text me the other day that he got the new Bronco, I was thinking oh he got the little sport version

then he sent me some pics...I was like what?!!! told him to bring it by ASAP as I have yet to see one in the wild ...

he showed up yesterday in it...parked it next to my Rubi to compare them

not a fan of his mall crawler wheels he got put on, but very impressed with the rest...love it

That Bronco looks really nice, although the Fuel wheels are sticking out too far.

ash4390 · 08-23-2021, 11:39 AM

Saw a Bronco Wildtrak out in the wild last night, absolute dwarfed me in the R8. I loved it.

Patiently waiting for a "Raptor" version to be released and I'll trade the venerable dog mobile (X5 35d) in for one.

Efthreeoh · 10-01-2021, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

Another Bronco is possibly planned, this one will have a fixed roof and be more upscale.

https://www.motor1.com/news/529450/f...co-fixed-roof/

Pretty much defeats the purpose.

jesm · 10-05-2021, 01:00 PM

Has anybody received their Bronco? Please share pics and reviews....thanks.

JamesGames · 10-05-2021, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Pretty much defeats the purpose.

The real "purpose" is to sell more cars.

jahdish · 12-06-2021, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jesm

Has anybody received their Bronco? Please share pics and reviews....thanks.

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Originally Posted by jesm

Has anybody received their Bronco? Please share pics and reviews....thanks.

Received my Wildtrak about a month and a half ago. So far I'm very pleased with it. The ride and tech has far exceeded my expectations. I have yet to take it off road, but I plan to in the coming weeks.

jesm · 12-07-2021, 01:06 AM

Congratulations on the Bronco! Looks awesome! Nice to have a car you can drive/tear up without any worries(dings, paint chips, potholes, etc….
Beautiful Ferrari!
Beautiful bulldog!! Best dogs ever! I have two!

JESM.

heavyD^2 · 12-07-2021, 02:46 PM

I assume your top is a MIC 2.0? Does is it starting to delaminate like some of the other ones. I have a Bronco on order for the wife and am patiently hoping by the time ours gets made they have ironed out the MIC tops.

Efthreeoh · 12-08-2021, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

I assume your top is a MIC 2.0? Does is it starting to delaminate like some of the other ones. I have a Bronco on order for the wife and am patiently hoping by the time ours gets made they have ironed out the MIC tops.

Hey now, let's leave all this MIC 2.0 delam talk for the boys over on B6G.com.

heavyD^2 · 12-08-2021, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Hey now, let's leave all this MIC 2.0 delam talk for the boys over on B6G.com.

Ha ha ha. If he posted that over there there would be several posters asking the same question for sure. I'm generally curious to see if recent builds are improved as once they get that down it should lead to increased production.

jahdish · 12-08-2021, 06:14 PM

My delivery was delayed for 2 months while they fixed the MIC issues. To date I have had no leaking (I rub it through an automated car wash weekly as well) or delaminating.

AlexFL · 12-08-2021, 10:20 PM

When do they start taking reservations for the Bronco Raptor?

heavyD^2 · 12-09-2021, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jahdish

My delivery was delayed for 2 months while they fixed the MIC issues. To date I have had no leaking (I rub it through an automated car wash weekly as well) or delaminating.

Good to hear. Glad you are liking it. Did you get the 2.3 or the 2.7 liter engine?

jahdish · 12-09-2021, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

Good to hear. Glad you are liking it. Did you get the 2.3 or the 2.7 liter engine?

Went with the 2.7l

Germanauto · 12-10-2021, 12:49 AM

I've only seen a couple Broncos out in the wild, but they seem huge and high up. The Wrangler looks small compared to these.

heavyD^2 · 12-10-2021, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

I've only seen a couple Broncos out in the wild, but they seem huge and high up. The Wrangler looks small compared to these.

The Bronco is at least 5 inches wider and that's what makes it look so much bigger.

Efthreeoh · 12-10-2021, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

The Bronco is at least 5 inches wider and that's what makes it look so much bigger.

Did you tell him it comes with a manual transmission?

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10-05-2021, 01:00 PM	#361
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12-07-2021, 01:06 AM	#364
jesm Second Lieutenant 215 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 911S 2018 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston iTrader: (11)	Congratulations on the Bronco! Looks awesome! Nice to have a car you can drive/tear up without any worries(dings, paint chips, potholes, etc…. Beautiful Ferrari! Beautiful bulldog!! Best dogs ever! I have two! JESM.
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12-07-2021, 02:46 PM	#365
heavyD^2 Colonel 3737 Rep 2,990 Posts Drives: X3M Competition Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Too close to Santa iTrader: (0)	I assume your top is a MIC 2.0? Does is it starting to delaminate like some of the other ones. I have a Bronco on order for the wife and am patiently hoping by the time ours gets made they have ironed out the MIC tops.
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Germanauto Major General 9357 Rep 6,144 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I've only seen a couple Broncos out in the wild, but they seem huge and high up. The Wrangler looks small compared to these. __________________ Former -2008 E90 328 black/brown -2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
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