Regrets

[tsielski]

No regrets here. 22 BD 4 dr 2.7 with the hard top. I don't understand the build quality issues. Nothing cheezy on mine. Yeah, there's plastic on the inside, but plastic was also evident on my F150 Limited, and my Ram 1500 Limited before that. Hell there was even a lot of cheezy looking plastic on the interior of a late model Corvette I out of curiosity sat in a while ago.
Wind noise is there, but completely liveable. Is it a quiet cush ride like the old lady's hot rod Range Rover Velar SVR; of course not, but I'm not going to compare a 6 figure vehicle to the Bronco. Thats crazy. The Bronco rides great, doesn't wander like all 3 Jeeps we've had did, and is considerably quieter, particularly at highway speeds. And surprisingly it gets 20 MPG and change driving around here, and on the highway, even at speeds of 70 mph.
I'm aware of the possible issues with the hard top, which have not manifested on mine, nor have the rattles I read about, but there aren't any vehicles that have no potential issues. I've owned quite a few over the years from 7 different auto manufacturers.
The Bronco is a great vehicle. Ford's rollout was terrible, but thats a different topic.

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[Rjacks258]

When you drive nothing but 3/4 & 1 ton vehicles for the most part, hell even half ton trucks, this rides much nicer. It is an off road truck. Quitcherbitchin’

 

[Baddie64]

OP. “the CEO of Ford has come out and said quality terrible.”

Citation needed.

 

[raptorusmaximus]

I do hate goat modes.....

 

[stickshifthappy]

Don't call my dog a thing please.

Thing is one of the most benign things I’ve called my dog in the past … event dependent of course. All said with love of course

 

[Gabby]

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.

First off, I'm sorry you're not happy with your truck. I know these things are pricey, and with the resale values dropping to MSRP it's quite possible you won't get back what you paid for it, much less any mods you did to it. But....

So many people bought the Bronco for the "cool factor", and I don't think they've ever really driven a Ford truck. I've had 3 rangers (83, 87, 00) and driven my Dad's 1970 F100 and his 16 F150. Ford trucks are not Toyotas or Chevys. They're serviceable without the higher fit and finish of other brands. I wouldn't accept paint overspray on a Chevy or Toyota or cheaper plastics that would make an AMC concerned. But I've come to expect it out of Ford.

Tailgate noise? How big of a tyre did you mount on your alloy gate?
Transmission noise? Well, Ford said it's an issue and is swapping them out.
Roof noise? Have you ridden in a FIAT Jeep? The same company makes the roof, and they sound comparable at speed.

 

[Gabby]

I do hate goat modes.....

I would have preferred if there was at least a goat that appeared on the screen when you switched. At least for the Rock Climbing.

 

[22OBX]

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.

 

[2112]

Ford trucks are not Toyotas or Chevys. They're serviceable without the higher fit and finish of other brands. I wouldn't accept paint overspray on a Chevy or Toyota or cheaper plastics that would make an AMC concerned. But I've come to expect it out of Ford.

Ironic. I must be extremely lucky because My Ford products outshine any Chevy I have owned or driven and equal the fitment and sturdiness of any Toyota I have been acquainted with.

 

[the poacher]

My only regret, if you can call it that is that the interior plastics in the back area scratch rather easily.

 

[cowman]

No regrets at all... so much better than the old Broncos...

 

[Gnomad]

So for the original question-no regerts at all!

But let's have a think about this. Ford has brought us a new generation of Bronco that is more capable, more economical, more comfortable, with better sound systems and creature comforts in even the base level, and you can spec the thing with all manner of options right from the factory. As a bonus, Ford has made it easily customizable and has even published a document showing you where the wires are, where they can be easily fished through. If you expected the same boring Toyota that every other Toyota owner has, or maybe a Land Rover, yeah you might be disappointed.

I was for a short while considering getting a Defender before the Bronco was unveiled and that was all done for the Defender. Oh, and the first Defender I saw in the wild was sporting a big strip of duct tape holding the a-pillar trim on.

Now I know the world is upside down-cloth seats are standard and vinyl is an upgrade? Crazy!

 

[UniBronc]

No regrets at all on mine(2 door base Sas).

I come from Super Duties and feel quality is just fine. Now I do grumble about the carpet(it holds dog fur amazingly well...) but the things I'd change are minor & more my preferences.

 

[Dude1967]

Just installed my hitch and Ford bug thingy, tint and mats. 600 plus miles and 17.5 MPG. No second guess here. Just wondering what else besides Ford dual exhaust to spend the Ford pass points on.

 

[Jjt24]

The noise from the back meaning the tailgate noise, this is a known issue, the removable top noise meaning the front portion, this is a known issue, The manual trans noise which many have had the transmissions replaced which is a known issue, On top of that the CEO of Ford has come out and said quality terrible.

You have all these issues or just stating random issues? Besides some scratches on the door sill that got fixed today I have 0 issues with mine.

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