Would you buy a Manual Bronco now?

[osoblanco]

Less than 300 miles, don't have the noise. I hadn't driven a manual since 2004 after 18 years of exclusively driving one, but had no problems. Never considered an auto, glad I didn't.

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[Hkak45]

I assume the leather version is a bit better than the plastic one that feels like a sandpaper. I hope someone will make a stainless steel knob sometime soon.

Twisted shifterz makes one for the bronco. Made in USA too

 

[Aman]

I assume the leather version is a bit better than the plastic one that feels like a sandpaper. I hope someone will make a stainless steel knob sometime soon.

@EIGHTLUG has you covered...

AR | GEAR JAMMER - Bronco 7 Speed Shift Knob

 

[stickshifthappy]

14,000 miles. MT. Yes we have the grinding. Waiting on parts for a rebuild. The grinding does not seem to be affecting the transmission or performance in any way. But sure can't wait to get the grinding gone. Dealer fixing the transmission has a manual with grinding also. Dealership plans to guinea pig with dealers tranny rebuild before they get to mine.

There's a remedy for the grinding ??

 

[TSGibbs]

Yes, according to the dealer who "diagnosed" our transmission problem (in quotes only because the grinding is why I took it to the dealer in the first place. As Ford is not going to recall, or even send out a letter to MT holders to bring their Bronco MT in and get it checked). The dealership had to diagnose the problem because me being John Q Public, I had no idea what I was talking about.
ANYWAY, according to the service writer I dealt with (Bob) the transmission has to be removed and totally dis-assembled to be able to replace 4th and 5th gear synchronizers, which were put in backward/upside down/incorrectly during transmission assembly.
So far, our Bronco has had the following issues/glitches/repairs (all within 1st 14,000 miles).
-Exploding back glass
-punctured drivers seat cover (as delivered)
-transmission grinding
-radio volume does not work (intermittent)
-key fob does not unlock when approaching the vehicle (intermittent).

I guess that is it.
I hate that we have to accept Ford's poor quality on new models (ne-Ranger 1st gen,Escort,etc).
I know, I can take it or leave it. Sell it, trade it in, etc.
My $.02 worth

 

[CarlSpackler]

Comparing against the Wrangler isn't saying much. Let's not get carried away. The Bronco MT is average at best. Still worth it, in my opinion, but there is nothing special about it.

So manual in this class is better?

 

[SPITmadFIRE]

ANYWAY, according to the service writer I dealt with (Bob) the transmission has to be removed and totally dis-assembled to be able to replace 4th and 5th gear synchronizers, which were put in backward/upside down/incorrectly during transmission assembly.

Is this something they documented after taking your transmission apart? Or something they’d seen in other units or heard from Ford? This is the first I’ve ever heard of an assembly issue, so curious to know how they diagnosed that…

 

[I3lackRose]

Yes, according to the dealer who "diagnosed" our transmission problem (in quotes only because the grinding is why I took it to the dealer in the first place. As Ford is not going to recall, or even send out a letter to MT holders to bring their Bronco MT in and get it checked). The dealership had to diagnose the problem because me being John Q Public, I had no idea what I was talking about.
ANYWAY, according to the service writer I dealt with (Bob) the transmission has to be removed and totally dis-assembled to be able to replace 4th and 5th gear synchronizers, which were put in backward/upside down/incorrectly during transmission assembly.
So far, our Bronco has had the following issues/glitches/repairs (all within 1st 14,000 miles).
-Exploding back glass
-punctured drivers seat cover (as delivered)
-transmission grinding
-radio volume does not work (intermittent)
-key fob does not unlock when approaching the vehicle (intermittent).

I guess that is it.
I hate that we have to accept Ford's poor quality on new models (ne-Ranger 1st gen,Escort,etc).
I know, I can take it or leave it. Sell it, trade it in, etc.
My $.02 worth

I don't know I believe this. TSBs we're performed. All those were reassembled wrong too cause noise came back? Also another member pointed out that there is no synchro on 4&5. It's 3&4 or 5&6

 

[HASE]

So I have had it for a couple of days and I am loving it. No noise so far except for me giggling...

 

[Evergreen]

10k and no noise. Wouldn't trade it for anything. It's an easy one to drive, feels very well sorted, and perfectly compliments an enthusiast vehicle like the Bronco.

Until the inevitable direct drive electrification that awaits us, you'll find me rowing my own

 

[jbacon47]

I don't regret it. I have a manual and I hear soft grinding at idle. The issue is neither loud nor noticeable to anyone but me (yet). It did force me to buy an extended warranty, for peace of mind (10yr/125k). If Ford lets their number-one selling name-brand iconic SUV die from transmission failure under 5 years, that would be the end of Ford to me. That said, I expect Ford will fix this issue in later year models, and give service to those who experience excessive noise/failure. That will likely take years.

 

[Amcole1984]

I have the option to buy a badlands with the 7 speed. Question is, with all the problems people are having with the manual trans, do I get it or keep looking for an auto? How wide spread is the issue?

I've put 20k miles on mine with zero issues. I wouldn't have mine any other way.

 

[HASE]

So I got the noise on a cold start yesterday.... Still happy with the purchase.

 

[Cyber2D]

After my dealership said they don’t have allocations for my order without dropping constraints, I looked for other dealerships that had broncos in stock. Found that most dealerships were selling manuals at very little ADM or MSRP since demand for them are just much lower.

Losing remote start is a big deal for me during winter because cleaning snow/ice off my windshield takes so much extra time.

I found a badlands hardtop that I want to buy but it doesn’t have SAS. Im afraid how much concentration it will take to drive on hills and I’m hoping the dealer gives me extensive time with the vehicle.

There are aftermarket companies that will install remote start on a manual transmission.

 

[AJKitebrder40]

For anyone that had a JL manual, how's the Bronco manual compare? Obviously the JL has now had 3 recalls, and I have 13k miles on mine. I haven't had enough seat time with a manual Bronco (10 min test drive), and I have a 2 door Badlands SAS on the way to the dealer that I'm debating taking ownership of and selling the JL.

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