Reliability & overall quality?

[67BroncoG1]

I took delivery of my BaseSquach in Feb 2022 and really haven't had any problems. I few annoying things like the driver side window keeps forgetting its calibration and needs to be reset and the interior plastics are even lower quality than what came in my 1989 Isuzu Trooper 2-door. Besides that its fairly well made for a $37k 4x4.

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[JJHTX]

Ditto the comments about fit and finish. I have a 2023 black diamond with about 7k miles. Most bothersome to me are squealing wastegate actuator rod and frequent brake pedal clicking noises. The squealing makes vehicle sound like cheap junk. Brake pedal click is concerning considering the brake’s purpose. Dealership experience has been atrocious. They tell me these sounds are “normal”. Yeah…ok.

 

[zerk4321]

2021 Base Sasquatch 4DR soft top 2.7 auto mod bumper. Zero issues. Love it. Interior fit is good. Cloth seats are nice. Plastics are hard, though - could be nicer, but as a base finish, they work. Sound system is OK, not great. Fit of hood leaves a little to be desired, but OK. I feel like $43k was a steal for the off road components, which is what I was paying for, not the interior.

 

[tock13]

I had 370 miles on mine when Ford bought it back. I was happy with the the outcome and Ford was very easy to work with so I ordered an exact replacement that should be here at the end of the month. I would be lying if I said I didn't second guess that decision daily and wonder if I will be stranded sometime in the middle of nowhere...a thought that has never once crossed my mind in my '94 Toyota pickup with 318,000 miles on it, I turn the key and it takes me anywhere and back with zero issues. It is maddening that Ford has such chaotic quality control, some are perfect some are lemons.

Nitpicks are same as everyone else. Absolutely no excuse on the crap fit and finish and cheap materials in the interior, especially for the upper trims. There are some really stupid engineering decisions that somehow made it to production but overall its a cool vehicle.

I like the Bronco design enough to give it another try and see if I can roll a winner this time.

 

[BroncocnorB]

Love my $48000 BL 2dr 2.7. Just some minor issues including stabar replacement under warranty. But even to this day, strangers ask me about it when I’m parked somewhere. Especially since it’s a two door with a soft top. 24,000 miles, runs great. I came from a German car so I knew what to expect as far as interior, but this thing has grown on me completely. My neighbors love it. People wanna ride in it. It’s hella fun. I’m not an audiophile so I couldn’t care less about the stock system- rarely have it at a high volume level. Yes plastics are hard and cheap (I guess), but at least I can escape from the zombies

 

[zombie]

I bought my 21 Badlands in Sep 2021, approaching 30k kms and have had no real problems.

Only actual problem was a broken soft top clip on the rear panel (replaced under warranty before the TSB or whatever it was added rivets) that was damaged by the dealer when my veh was being used as a demo.

As has been mentioned, the frameless windows are hit and miss (literally sometimes, haha) and sync 4 is sometimes a bit finnicky.

My biggest gripe is poor fuel mileage, I didn't expect to be hypermiling in a 4x4 but I get worse mileage than a lot of friends with v8 pickups (and much worse than my Mustang GT).

 

[C-Note]

I’ve had mine for 15 months and 10K miles. I’m happy with quality and features that came on my $31K base. I do have the M/T issue, but that’s not keeping me from daily driving. At some point, I’ll address it. I also have a small roof leak, but again, it’s not ‘dire’. Overall, I’m extremely happy and would buy another Bronco tomorrow if the wife would let me!

 

[BlueBronco]

'21 BL moar door 2.3 manual softie w high and 13k miles
Had a couple a TSB issues fixed and that is it. The Bronco is great for what it was designed for but remember you are paying for off-road and open air capability, not pampered luxury. My wife also had a '21 BL but we "upgraded" her to a fully loaded '23 OBX-Squatch certified mall crawler to get her some more of the creature comforts she was accustomed to. To date there have been no major issues with either Bronco.

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[HoosierDaddy]

At 2021 pricing levels, the fit and finish is fine at the lower trim levels.
Even a Mid package starts to get costly and you don't really get a lot for the extra money.

At current pricing levels, maybe a bare bones Big Bend or Badlands (for the drive train) , after that, there's just not a lot of value in it.
That's why you're starting to see them stack up on the lots.
In a year, I'd bet there will be rebates.

Reliability wise, mine have been fine so far. A few tech bugs, but nothing requiring a trip to the dealer.

 

[prospectfour]

Its been some time since I've been here, but I am curious what do you all think of the overall reliability and quality of the Bronco now that its been out for sometime. I've been holding out for awhile as I know usually with a new model, it takes time to get all the "bugs" out of it.

17k miles for my OBX. No quality issues other than the windshield adhesive recall.

My one gripe is more of a design flaw by Ford. This thing will have a dead battery after 10 days in your driveway. Either the parasitic draw on the battery is way too high or the alternator isn’t giving enough juice when it’s driven. Dealership replaced my battery once but confirmed everything is “within spec”

 

[AKBronc49]

I'm pretty ecstatic with my '21 2.7 4dr hard top still after over 2 years and 14k miles. I'm not sure if my expectations were low, or I just love it so much but I have basically zero things I bitch about. I've only had it in for one real repair, a leaking valve cover gasket. Otherwise a glitch with android auto or a window needing a reset from time to time. Recently my parking sensors have started acting up so that's on a list for the dealer eventually. I have a lux Outerbanks w/leather and I'm happy with the interior and B&O .

 

[Redflag59]

Sold my Tacoma when I got my 21 Badlands. Best move ever. 43,000 plus and no issues. Have 4 wheeled the heck out of it and compared to the Tacoma it's a dream.

 

[Brian_B]

Ooo that's another common theme - poor dealership experiences.

I know I'd rather fix something myself than take it in on warranty claim.

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

Its been some time since I've been here, but I am curious what do you all think of the overall reliability and quality of the Bronco now that its been out for sometime. I've been holding out for awhile as I know usually with a new model, it takes time to get all the "bugs" out of it.

You are going to get a wide range of responses on this. Keep in mind that internet forums artificially increase the negatives. There are many happy owners with zero issues. My 2022 is near perfection. No mechanical issues, zero recalls, fir and finish is excellent. The amount of tech in these vehicles is unbelievable. This Bronco will go down as one of the best vehicles I have owned. There are better deal$ out now too. More inventory on lots. A dealer just South of me is selling all non-Raptors at invoice.

 

[Brian_B]

You are going to get a wide range of responses on this. Keep in mind that internet forums artificially increase the negatives. There are many happy owners with zero issues.

This is very true.

I love my Bronco, it's the second most fun I've ever had in a car. It's also the most money I've ever invested in a vehicle. I would buy one again for sure.

But I don't think it's perfect.

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