Nice review. Had a 2022 4 dr Black Diamond with 2.3 engine and at 8000 miles traded for a 2023 2 dr Badlands with 2.7 engine. Coming up on 8000 miles with the Badlands and so far no issues. Love the Bronco.
@@MrTravis777 the four door will give you more room for your family. Just my wife and I so we always wanted a two door but couldn’t get one initially. As for engine choices I would recommend the 2.7 with more hp and torque. I ordered a two door with the 2.7 engine in 2021 but after waiting a year was advised by my salesman to order the four door with the 2.3 engine to get it faster. Prefer the 2.7 definitely.
I’ve had two. A 2021 soft top and 2023 hard top. Both badlands 2.7 SAS. The 21’ I had for 12k miles zero issues, the 2023 I’ve had for 10k miles zero issues. The 23’ has been lifted 4” with a complete suspension swap of every part sitting on 37s. Smiles every single day. Pro tip: if you think it’s loud inside take your doors and top off for the entire summer. You’ll think the thing is whisper quiet once you button it back up for fall 🤙🏽
Is 120-12l miles a lot or something? Am I missing something every talks about cars doing "good" at miles that there should never be any issues to begin with...I don't get it..
‘23, 42k, 4400 lbs with full tank and me sitting in it. It’s closer to my 2002 Boxster S than a farm implement. You want a farm tractor experience try something with a solid front axel.
@@nkb9668 99 percent of the time I drive it without the top. I drive 1101 miles from dealership home at speed. Did not find it too noisy. Put the top on last week for the first time. 3 highway hours easy. Note I have all season tires. That is to say no appreciable road noise.
I own a 2023 2 door Outerbanks Sasquatch loaded up and absolutely love it !! I’ve never owned a Jeep before or a Ford and I’ve been blown away how much I love this Bronco. I did not expect it to drive like my Mercedes-Benz or Cadillac. I enjoy it more than all the luxury cars I had owned, which were plenty. Highly recommend the Bronco. PS it’s been a bulletproof year and a half of ownership.
You can’t call something bulletproof for meeting the bare minimum…. especially at less than 2 years. My 99 jeep wrangler is bulletproof at 250k. Proven with no major repair. These new cars are a major headache waiting to happen.
I have a 22 Base ,Sasquatch,V-6 Twin Turbo, 10 speed automatic, Hardtop with Running boards. The running boards are key to keeping the sides of the Bronco clean. I now have 19000 miles on it -with average mpg of 18.2. Mine is not noisy at all inside at highway speeds. This is our vehicle that we choose to take on trips. The height of the vehicle means that I can see over most others in traffic- which means I can react quicker to traffic situations ahead. I am never fatigued when driving. Seats are very comfortable. and because of the 35 inch tires as wide as they are- they help this handle great. AWD is a pleasure to simply turn on at speeds when you encounter the unexpected heavy rains. I feel safe in my Bronco. Which to me is the #1 reason. I am a former Jeep Owner- my last being a 22 Gladiator. The Bronco is worlds ahead in driving pleasure, interior space and noise. I never hear the engine running from inside the cabin.The V-6 Twin turbo is VERY quick, Surprisingly Quick at highway passing speeds and take off. I also used FORSCAN to turn on the other GOAT modes. I Would 100 % purchase this Bronco again.
I have a 2022 that is very similar except mine is a soft top. The manual is awesome and makes driving so much fun. I also love the soft top, I run it year round in Colorado and I’ve had nothing but good times with it! Like the review said, it is what it is with noise. It doesn’t bother me and the Bronco was just what I was looking for!
My 2022 Bronco 2 door Outer Banks with the 2.7l twin turbo has been flawless. It's a great vehicle for road trips with gobs of power and I've had no problems and only had to do regular maintenance. It can be noisy on the highway when it's windy outside but otherwise, it's fine to drive.
I've noticed that with my 2024 black diamond as well. The noise isn't close to the complaints, except when it's really windy out. My guess is that when the wind hits at odd angles the box shaped design doesn't take that into account. But... still love it!
I just bought a 2024 Bronco Raptor. I immediately drove it from Boston MA to PEI, Canada and couldn’t got over just fun and comfortable it is to drive! The seats are incredibly comfortable for a 10 hour drive.
Waited 15 months for mine to come in and it arrived in October 2022. Equipped with 2.3l,sas pkg.,4 door hardtop, modular bumper, big bend model and driven as a daily driver. Loud with the 35s but very happy with gas mileage and performance, love the vehicle pushing 18k miles!
@@AR_P71They were 30k when they first launched. I spent the extra on black diamond for washout floors, neoprene seats, sasquatch, hardtop, mid electric package, V6 and a steel bumper. If you kitted the base out the same it was actually more money. Paid 52k
My wife has a four door Black Diamond with the 2.3 10 speed automatic and I agree about the road noise. We have the hardtop and sometimes it’s so loud I keep checking to make sure the panels are latched. I’m thinking about a 2025 base two door with the manual for myself because I love shifting even in traffic. Great review and good information on the Ford tune.
Why did you guys need a new clutch after 40,000 miles? You didn't add it to the maintenance / repair list in the magazine article. User error? Did it get burned up training new drivers? EDIT - According to the print magazine, November 2024 edition, they smoked the clutch in repeated performance testing. Fair enough.
I love mine, no regrets. I dont think the wind noise is all that bad (I have the hard top). Especially when the top and doors are removable. Mine stay off spring to fall so the trade-off is worth it for me.
Synthetic oil combined with a new car's systems means the bronco could go even further than 10k miles per oil change. Have the oil tested after each oil change. Its level of robustness and how clean it is will astound
This is the new normal for a lot of cars due to how good high quality synthetic is. its really dependent on driving habits and climates though. 5-7.5k miles is a good interval due to the turbo imo. Also amsoil top synth is 25k 1 year intervals as a ceiling to how good it can be.
The only real way to tell if the 10k change is 'insane' is to test the oil after each change. Otherwise, it is just the opinion of a rando on the internet vs a major manufacturers research and testing.
I'm with you. I know that extended oil change intervals are becoming more commonplace, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there are no issues with the practice. Just like automakers frequently saying transmission and differential fluid is "lifetime", 10k mile oil change intervals are also highly dubious in my view. Engine sludge is still a very real risk and ongoing issue, and turbo engines also tend to be more troublesome with extended oil intervals. Would I run oil for 10k miles if I owned this Bronco? Nope, not unless I was leasing it.
Have a 23 Wildtrak, 6,000 mi with Zero issues! Had a Jeep Rubicon and it was terrible to drive with the boat like steering and uncomfortable seats, Really bad road noise in the Jeep also. The 23 Bronco Wildtrak is so much better in almost all areas, from looks to the ride quailty !!!
I agree with your comments about the manual, it was very difficult to get used to. And thats from someone who has been driving manuals all his 40 years on the road. There is very little feedback, very quiet and almost 0 vibration. All great things for an orv but even to this day (8 months in) I still find myself in the wrong gear from time to time. Also the ratios are different from any other vehicle I've ever driven. So brain may want 3rd but bronco would be happier in 4th. Eventually I'll get used to it, but like when I get into an automatic I have to tell the brain "no clutch"
I am going have to disagree with you on the noise issue. okay. I have a '23 Badlands, 4 door, hard top, SAS, 10 speed auto and v6. The engine and tranny is the only major difference between your vehicles and mine and that could contribute to the noise. I have had my Bronco for almost a year an the first 6 months I put on 20k miles and I could make phone calls at conversational levels and hear the other person fine, I have had passengers where we have been able to carry on normal level conversational between the front seats and from the front to back, and vice/versa. Agreed, there is going to be some noise with big tires, flat front aerodynamics, and able to take off the doors and windows, but not much more than other SUV's with off-road tires. Plus commuting and long distance driving were not at all fatiguing, during that first 6 months I was driving all over the south east and putting in 8 hour days drives and I was just as road weary as I was back when I drove a Porsche Macan. And she is an asphalt queen either, I use it like it was meant as well and daily driver. So, I am not sure what your standards were for noise and commuting, but I have to disagree.
what is your db level when driving at highway speeds? There are db meter apps you can download to check. I have read its between 70-75db at highway speeds, which is the same as a stick vacuum. Im hoping yours is different
So awesome that it has a manual transmission with a clutch and stick shift. Automatic transmissions are so boring and I absolutely refuse to buy one. Massive kudos to Ford for keeping that option available. The manual transmission sold me!
Its not that loud in the interior. I can easily have a conversation with a passenger and take a phone call. My wife and I can talk with the roof off and the windows up. It was surprising to us.
I can vouch that the windshield breaks really easily because of its low rake angle which practically helps guide road debris right towards it. I had to replace my windshield for $1,000 after owning the Bronco for 9 months. Got a much better windshield that doesn’t crack every time it gets hit by a pebble.
@@Thesinfultruth it’s been seating at dealership for 3 months now. They just throwing whatever available parts on it, couldn’t diagnosis the real problem. I got new injectors, new O2 sensors installed in the past 3 months but still have misfire.
Amazing attention to detail (which could be pointed out but is not) first serious effort to ever take on Jeep(which also could be pointed out but is not) appears to be wildly successful for Ford (which also could be pointed out because is it a success competing against Jeep if so how if not why not? but is not) anyhow great news for Ford Motor Company! Great news too for Jeep owners, right?
I have a 21 Badlands Sasquatch 2 door w almost 30k miles. V-6, 10 speed and high package trim. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Yes it is loud at highway speeds and speaker quality is meh. So much fun to drive though. Great with top off, too.
I disagree with just about everything he said.. My 2024 4dr Big Bend hard top has been nothing short of stellar. I have the 4 cyl Turbo, and it kicks a$$. Cabin isn't Lincoln silent, but it's definitely not bad. You can easily carry a conversation on the hwy. I've had probably a few hundred people comment on my big beast and they all loved the look (eruption green). Its super easy to drive and gets respect. Tons of fun and the single best auto purchase I've made (and I've made way too many). 👍
In his defense he's driving a 21, ford has and continues to make advancements to cabin noise.. I have the 2 door model 24 big bend and it is also quiet, I have a friend that has a 21, and it's pretty bad wind noise and tire noise.
I feel like we must have gotten a factory freak, our 2 door badlands not Sasquatch manual 4 cylinder is fast, like unfair to even bother racing a jeep that isn’t a 392. I don’t really feel the need to add the ford tuner and be required to run 93. Just coding in sport mode (definitely increases the low end it has different vvt settings) and making the bov vent to air is enough of engine mods. And it handles shockingly well for an off roader on off road tires.
I have a 2021 2.7L two door Big Bend w/Sasquatch package. Love driving it around town and yes it can be loud on the highway but it’s no louder than the 2019 Jeep Rubicon I owned. I average 19mpg. Nothing has broken, everything works well. If you don’t get the Sasquatch package you would be better served by a Ford Explorer. I have no plans to sell the Bronco. It’s too much fun.
I get so tired of the comparisons of a Bronco with sasquatch to a car or an SUV, its a dumb joke. I have that same Bronco and it drives and handles better than a majority of the common vehicles out there. Ford did a stupendous job on its driving characteristics. Its a body on frame truck NOT a unibody clone. It handles fantastic but its not a damn car, comeon. "Agricultural" give a me a break. I couldn't watch past that nonsense.
I agree. They missed the mark here. Yes, the majority of these cars will spend their time on pavement. But the purpose is off road capability. People who buy these should understand that they are going to sacrifice some road manners for the off road presence. This is not a camry, nor should it be.
This guy is a Master at speaking out of both sides of his mouth. Over and over he points at the positives, then pulls back and hints at the negatives, one after another, start to finish. He works hard to walk a fine line between praise and criticism, but when all is said and done he is clearly not impressed with this boxy, heavy, sluggish, over-priced SUV that is really best suited for suburban living, a life spent on paved roads, and owners who have money to spare at the end of the month and can afford the payments. He does his best talking, and deserves credit for that, but in the end he can't avoid the fact that this thing slanders the name and image of the Classic Bronco. But we all know Car and Driver relies on car-maker advertising, so what are their reviews really worth.
I have a 2021 with 38k mi now. #1 For the love of god, rotate your tires. I've had a couple cars I rotate tires on at home, but because the Bronco has so much droop, I can't do a rotation at home effeciently and just blew it off for 38k miles 😅. My front tires are at 12/32 and rears are 7/32. Ended up replacing them 2yrs early. Oh, and I brew one (as in bang > 0psi) of the tires driving 80* on the freeway.
Had a 2Dr with sound deadening and you could not have a conversation at 75mph. I have Heritage with the painted mod top (white) and it’s vastly quieter. The regular MIC cardboard top is trash. Ford needs to ship all 25s with the new painted black mod top.
When I was looking for my Bronco I test drove a 2 door black diamond without the sound deadening. It was loud and sounded like being inside a cave. Ended up with a 4 door Wildtrak hard top. It is so much quieter.
@@JP-ti5lzinteresting. I’d never heard that before - the one I rented was fine until we hit about 60, then was laughably loud. Basically couldn’t hear my wife talk. Ton of fun, though (2 door, stick)
I think it had more to do with the tires. He said when switched to the Nokian tires, it was quieter. Make sense since the Nokian is a winter tire and it has softer compound. Tires make a huge difference in sound. I had Toyo A40 OE on my Mazda3 awd hatch, it was a eco tire, made for low rolling resistant to save on fuel, and they were loud due to it's hard compound nature. Traction was not ideal for my driving style. I switched to Pirelli P Zero AS Plus, a UHP tire, and it was a lot quieter, better handling on dry and wet, better response, but mileage took a 1mpg hit since they're a softer non rolling resistant performance tire.
A manual in low is exactly what is perfect for offroad only exception might be sand. If you had ever been on wet shale going downhill with an auto you would get my point. Downhill auto is like freefall.
I mean Toyota wants up to $70K for theirs. GM wants up to $65k for theirs. Unfortunately, it has become the norm for mid-size vehicles like this, trucks and off-road SUVs alike.
@@car-diologistI agree wholeheartedly, but we still have idiots paying large markups on cars. Hopefully the large inventories that all OEMs have right now make them realize that hey you guys are pricing yourselves out of every market.
2 maybe 3 problems with the new Ford Bronco, maybe a small gas tank (19 gallons) and usually the reason why a vehicle is so noisy is because it's a UNIBODY,if it has a FULL BODY FRAME then it's not noisy.
Lol now they’re trying to sell the exact same model for 65-67k and they sit at the dealers forcing them to discount by a few grand. Imagine increasing the cars price by 10k in only 2 years with no upgrades to the vehicle.
That’s because the dealers were marking them up and customers were paying it. The mfgs saw this and decided if the customers were paying markups, that is the price the vehicles should be. Et voila, mfgs increasing the price by $10k w no change to the vehicle.
Anyone else having issues receiving their magazine subscription since it went bi-monthly? I have a feeling im not the only one. Only received 1 magazine since Nov. 2023.
I looked at a Raptor with alll the bells and whistles - except v8 - $98,000 Struggling because I have 262k on my sequoia… I would love to change it up but the fam wants me to get another Sequoia
Great video and you hit all the main points…I love mine! Just started taking my ‘23 Bronco out on trails, pulling off road camper, and boat. More videos coming: m.youtube.com/@ExpeditionMichigan
It is not a good idea to recommend 10,000 miles for an oil change and service on these turbo application motors. There is proof that the EcoBoost motors will grenade from turbo failure primarily from the turbo wearing out too soon from a lack of lubrication creating a domino effect of destruction that will cost the consumer literately thousands way before 100,000 miles. It is recommended from the professionals to change the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 thousand miles.
if the roof & doors didnt come off Id be interested had a wrangler for 7 years dont want a lego again im not in my 20s anymore bring me the ford everst
I’ll stick with my Gladiator. Bigger engine with better gas mileage. Bronco is all wheel drive all the time, gladiator is 4x2 and 4x4 with Dana 44’s and weighs 5300 lbs. 22-25 mpg. I’ve checked every tank full for two years. 75000 miles on it now with 33” tires. Great great everyday driver.
@ You have two completely different broncos. Sports are unibody made in Mexico the others are full framed. The full framed 4x4 I test drove was all electronic selection. I may be wrong. But that’s what the sales rep told me about the 4X’s
Why in gods name did you option that badlands sasquatch with a manual and the 4 banger?? WHY? That is far more fun with the TTv6 and the ten speed and WAY faster.
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Nice review. Had a 2022 4 dr Black Diamond with 2.3 engine and at 8000 miles traded for a 2023 2 dr Badlands with 2.7 engine. Coming up on 8000 miles with the Badlands and so far no issues. Love the Bronco.
What you prefer? 2.3 or 2.7?
Have a family of 4 I want the 2 door but still undecided on engine and doors.
@@MrTravis777 the four door will give you more room for your family. Just my wife and I so we always wanted a two door but couldn’t get one initially. As for engine choices I would recommend the 2.7 with more hp and torque. I ordered a two door with the 2.7 engine in 2021 but after waiting a year was advised by my salesman to order the four door with the 2.3 engine to get it faster. Prefer the 2.7 definitely.
@@gilbertferguson1685thanks for the response.
I would hope 8000 miles would have no issues on a Ford 😂
@@DarkKuma12 I also had no issues with the 2022 and our 2019 F150 with 80k miles has been flawless.
I’ve had two. A 2021 soft top and 2023 hard top. Both badlands 2.7 SAS. The 21’ I had for 12k miles zero issues, the 2023 I’ve had for 10k miles zero issues. The 23’ has been lifted 4” with a complete suspension swap of every part sitting on 37s. Smiles every single day. Pro tip: if you think it’s loud inside take your doors and top off for the entire summer. You’ll think the thing is whisper quiet once you button it back up for fall 🤙🏽
Is 120-12l miles a lot or something? Am I missing something every talks about cars doing "good" at miles that there should never be any issues to begin with...I don't get it..
Pro tip= DB
1-1/2 years, 38k, still love driving it every day! 0 problems. Never go back to Jeep...and I liked my Jeep lol.
only thing different from the jeep is it has a independent front end to me they are about the same thing bronco rides better
My 22 2 door manual is 4000lbs and was 32K. It is the funnest truck or SUV I've ever driven in everyday situations.🤙🏽
I do like the look of the 2 door ones when I see them.
‘23, 42k, 4400 lbs with full tank and me sitting in it. It’s closer to my 2002 Boxster S than a farm implement. You want a farm tractor experience try something with a solid front axel.
@@rowdienights9136 is the cabin noise bearable for daily commuting? in speeds around 60-70 mph?
the only thing stopping me from considering the bronco is the noise, that's literally just it.
@@nkb9668 99 percent of the time I drive it without the top.
I drive 1101 miles from dealership home at speed. Did not find it too noisy. Put the top on last week for the first time. 3 highway hours easy.
Note I have all season tires. That is to say no appreciable road noise.
I own a 2023 2 door Outerbanks Sasquatch loaded up and absolutely love it !! I’ve never owned a Jeep before or a Ford and I’ve been blown away how much I love this Bronco. I did not expect it to drive like my Mercedes-Benz or Cadillac. I enjoy it more than all the luxury cars I had owned, which were plenty. Highly recommend the Bronco. PS it’s been a bulletproof year and a half of ownership.
You can’t call something bulletproof for meeting the bare minimum…. especially at less than 2 years. My 99 jeep wrangler is bulletproof at 250k. Proven with no major repair. These new cars are a major headache waiting to happen.
no hate btw, i hope i am wrong and you get a many many miles without issues and remain safe on the road!
@@armandocardona6975okay, Karen. Coming here with your jeep nonsense. Rates the worst reliability in the market right now.
@@NewIdeas226 Hey nerd read my post slowly or maybe get your dad to help you. I never said anything about new jeeps.
I have a 22 Base ,Sasquatch,V-6 Twin Turbo, 10 speed automatic, Hardtop with Running boards. The running boards are key to keeping the sides of the Bronco clean. I now have 19000 miles on it -with average mpg of 18.2. Mine is not noisy at all inside at highway speeds. This is our vehicle that we choose to take on trips. The height of the vehicle means that I can see over most others in traffic- which means I can react quicker to traffic situations ahead. I am never fatigued when driving. Seats are very comfortable. and because of the 35 inch tires as wide as they are- they help this handle great. AWD is a pleasure to simply turn on at speeds when you encounter the unexpected heavy rains. I feel safe in my Bronco. Which to me is the #1 reason. I am a former Jeep Owner- my last being a 22 Gladiator. The Bronco is worlds ahead in driving pleasure, interior space and noise. I never hear the engine running from inside the cabin.The V-6 Twin turbo is VERY quick, Surprisingly Quick at highway passing speeds and take off. I also used FORSCAN to turn on the other GOAT modes. I Would 100 % purchase this Bronco again.
I have a 2022 that is very similar except mine is a soft top. The manual is awesome and makes driving so much fun. I also love the soft top, I run it year round in Colorado and I’ve had nothing but good times with it! Like the review said, it is what it is with noise. It doesn’t bother me and the Bronco was just what I was looking for!
Hit me up man live in co as well just got a bronco looking for other who want to do some wheeling!
My 2022 Bronco 2 door Outer Banks with the 2.7l twin turbo has been flawless. It's a great vehicle for road trips with gobs of power and I've had no problems and only had to do regular maintenance. It can be noisy on the highway when it's windy outside but otherwise, it's fine to drive.
I've noticed that with my 2024 black diamond as well. The noise isn't close to the complaints, except when it's really windy out. My guess is that when the wind hits at odd angles the box shaped design doesn't take that into account. But... still love it!
I just bought a 2024 Bronco Raptor. I immediately drove it from Boston MA to PEI, Canada and couldn’t got over just fun and comfortable it is to drive! The seats are incredibly comfortable for a 10 hour drive.
Waited 15 months for mine to come in and it arrived in October 2022. Equipped with 2.3l,sas pkg.,4 door hardtop, modular bumper, big bend model and driven as a daily driver. Loud with the 35s but very happy with gas mileage and performance, love the vehicle pushing 18k miles!
I put almost 20k miles on my 23 Black Diamond 7MT. Loved every single mile!
My wife wants one of these for some reason. I showed her the prices and she sharted
@@AR_P71They were 30k when they first launched. I spent the extra on black diamond for washout floors, neoprene seats, sasquatch, hardtop, mid electric package, V6 and a steel bumper. If you kitted the base out the same it was actually more money. Paid 52k
you should show her a classic bronco prices... starting at over $100,000 to $350,000. crazy prices
Yeah, if you've failed to succeed financially in life, you're going to have a hard time affording anything in the price range of the Bronco.
@@adventureescape1929 wow that's where you're taking it eh? Ok Mr money bags.
@@adventureescape1929 or you just aren't at the point in life yet. There's no reason to buy a new car if you're just starting out.
My wife has a four door Black Diamond with the 2.3 10 speed automatic and I agree about the road noise. We have the hardtop and sometimes it’s so loud I keep checking to make sure the panels are latched. I’m thinking about a 2025 base two door with the manual for myself because I love shifting even in traffic. Great review and good information on the Ford tune.
Why did you guys need a new clutch after 40,000 miles? You didn't add it to the maintenance / repair list in the magazine article. User error? Did it get burned up training new drivers?
EDIT - According to the print magazine, November 2024 edition, they smoked the clutch in repeated performance testing. Fair enough.
My man came back for the edit after reading the article and doing some digging.
Respect 🫡
Let's be honest nothing worse for a clutch then multiple drivers, new or not. Also just cause you can drive a manual, dosent mean you should.
Wow you can actually still buy theses with a clutch! Please send them to Australia, we need more Fords.
I love mine, no regrets. I dont think the wind noise is all that bad (I have the hard top). Especially when the top and doors are removable. Mine stay off spring to fall so the trade-off is worth it for me.
10k mile oil change is insane and asking for trouble
Synthetic oil combined with a new car's systems means the bronco could go even further than 10k miles per oil change.
Have the oil tested after each oil change. Its level of robustness and how clean it is will astound
This is the new normal for a lot of cars due to how good high quality synthetic is. its really dependent on driving habits and climates though. 5-7.5k miles is a good interval due to the turbo imo.
Also amsoil top synth is 25k 1 year intervals as a ceiling to how good it can be.
Oil has advance over the years. This isn't your old conventional oil. Filters have improved and also the car itself is running cleaner. My
The only real way to tell if the 10k change is 'insane' is to test the oil after each change. Otherwise, it is just the opinion of a rando on the internet vs a major manufacturers research and testing.
I'm with you. I know that extended oil change intervals are becoming more commonplace, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there are no issues with the practice. Just like automakers frequently saying transmission and differential fluid is "lifetime", 10k mile oil change intervals are also highly dubious in my view. Engine sludge is still a very real risk and ongoing issue, and turbo engines also tend to be more troublesome with extended oil intervals. Would I run oil for 10k miles if I owned this Bronco? Nope, not unless I was leasing it.
Have a 23 Wildtrak, 6,000 mi with Zero issues! Had a Jeep Rubicon and it was terrible to drive with the boat like steering and uncomfortable seats, Really bad road noise in the Jeep also. The 23 Bronco Wildtrak is so much better in almost all areas, from looks to the ride quailty !!!
Currently at 37k miles for my ‘22 badlands 2.7 liter. No issues at all
I love these reviews. Thanks for doing them.
I agree with your comments about the manual, it was very difficult to get used to. And thats from someone who has been driving manuals all his 40 years on the road. There is very little feedback, very quiet and almost 0 vibration. All great things for an orv but even to this day (8 months in) I still find myself in the wrong gear from time to time. Also the ratios are different from any other vehicle I've ever driven. So brain may want 3rd but bronco would be happier in 4th. Eventually I'll get used to it, but like when I get into an automatic I have to tell the brain "no clutch"
Absolutely love mine. Had no problems in 20k miles.
I am going have to disagree with you on the noise issue. okay. I have a '23 Badlands, 4 door, hard top, SAS, 10 speed auto and v6. The engine and tranny is the only major difference between your vehicles and mine and that could contribute to the noise. I have had my Bronco for almost a year an the first 6 months I put on 20k miles and I could make phone calls at conversational levels and hear the other person fine, I have had passengers where we have been able to carry on normal level conversational between the front seats and from the front to back, and vice/versa. Agreed, there is going to be some noise with big tires, flat front aerodynamics, and able to take off the doors and windows, but not much more than other SUV's with off-road tires. Plus commuting and long distance driving were not at all fatiguing, during that first 6 months I was driving all over the south east and putting in 8 hour days drives and I was just as road weary as I was back when I drove a Porsche Macan. And she is an asphalt queen either, I use it like it was meant as well and daily driver.
So, I am not sure what your standards were for noise and commuting, but I have to disagree.
what is your db level when driving at highway speeds? There are db meter apps you can download to check. I have read its between 70-75db at highway speeds, which is the same as a stick vacuum. Im hoping yours is different
So awesome that it has a manual transmission with a clutch and stick shift. Automatic transmissions are so boring and I absolutely refuse to buy one. Massive kudos to Ford for keeping that option available. The manual transmission sold me!
Its not that loud in the interior. I can easily have a conversation with a passenger and take a phone call. My wife and I can talk with the roof off and the windows up. It was surprising to us.
I recently bought a 2024 red 2 door Heritage. I like it better than the BMW X3 it replaced and it has far more character.
I can vouch that the windshield breaks really easily because of its low rake angle which practically helps guide road debris right towards it. I had to replace my windshield for $1,000 after owning the Bronco for 9 months. Got a much better windshield that doesn’t crack every time it gets hit by a pebble.
A vertical surface doesn’t guide debris towards it. Physics doesn’t work like that
Which windshield brand?
$1,000? Wouldn’t it still be covered under the bumper to bumper warranty if you only had it 9 months?
@@FunningRast bruh warranty covers manufacturing defect..
Which windshield brand did you decide to go with?
58k mi, got misfire . 2 month in dealer, couldn’t fix it. Right now, I’m trying to lemon it
Talk about it more..
That’s terrible and the world should know
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@@Thesinfultruth it’s been seating at dealership for 3 months now. They just throwing whatever available parts on it, couldn’t diagnosis the real problem. I got new injectors, new O2 sensors installed in the past 3 months but still have misfire.
@@zihaoli1549 this is why I'm a jeep family. Ford typical unreliable trash
You can't lemon a car out of warranty...
Amazing attention to detail (which could be pointed out but is not) first serious effort to ever take on Jeep(which also could be pointed out but is not) appears to be wildly successful for Ford (which also could be pointed out because is it a success competing against Jeep if so how if not why not? but is not) anyhow great news for Ford Motor Company! Great news too for Jeep owners, right?
I have a 21 Badlands Sasquatch 2 door w almost 30k miles. V-6, 10 speed and high package trim. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Yes it is loud at highway speeds and speaker quality is meh. So much fun to drive though. Great with top off, too.
I disagree with just about everything he said.. My 2024 4dr Big Bend hard top has been nothing short of stellar. I have the 4 cyl Turbo, and it kicks a$$.
Cabin isn't Lincoln silent, but it's definitely not bad. You can easily carry a conversation on the hwy. I've had probably a few hundred people comment on my big beast and they all loved the look (eruption green). Its super easy to drive and gets respect. Tons of fun and the single best auto purchase I've made (and I've made way too many). 👍
In his defense he's driving a 21, ford has and continues to make advancements to cabin noise.. I have the 2 door model 24 big bend and it is also quiet, I have a friend that has a 21, and it's pretty bad wind noise and tire noise.
I feel like we must have gotten a factory freak, our 2 door badlands not Sasquatch manual 4 cylinder is fast, like unfair to even bother racing a jeep that isn’t a 392. I don’t really feel the need to add the ford tuner and be required to run 93. Just coding in sport mode (definitely increases the low end it has different vvt settings) and making the bov vent to air is enough of engine mods. And it handles shockingly well for an off roader on off road tires.
The fact that this is a 100k car in Europe is so sad
I have a 2021 2.7L two door Big Bend w/Sasquatch package. Love driving it around town and yes it can be loud on the highway but it’s no louder than the 2019 Jeep Rubicon I owned. I average 19mpg. Nothing has broken, everything works well. If you don’t get the Sasquatch package you would be better served by a Ford Explorer. I have no plans to sell the Bronco. It’s too much fun.
What’s yellow stone?
Supposedly rev matching has been removed from the upgrade due to EPA restrictions. There was a discussion on reddit about this recently.
EPA aye, did they make that decision flying on a private jet?
I get so tired of the comparisons of a Bronco with sasquatch to a car or an SUV, its a dumb joke. I have that same Bronco and it drives and handles better than a majority of the common vehicles out there. Ford did a stupendous job on its driving characteristics. Its a body on frame truck NOT a unibody clone. It handles fantastic but its not a damn car, comeon. "Agricultural" give a me a break. I couldn't watch past that nonsense.
I agree. They missed the mark here. Yes, the majority of these cars will spend their time on pavement. But the purpose is off road capability. People who buy these should understand that they are going to sacrifice some road manners for the off road presence. This is not a camry, nor should it be.
This guy is a Master at speaking out of both sides of his mouth. Over and over he points at the positives, then pulls back and hints at the negatives, one after another, start to finish. He works hard to walk a fine line between praise and criticism, but when all is said and done he is clearly not impressed with this boxy, heavy, sluggish, over-priced SUV that is really best suited for suburban living, a life spent on paved roads, and owners who have money to spare at the end of the month and can afford the payments. He does his best talking, and deserves credit for that, but in the end he can't avoid the fact that this thing slanders the name and image of the Classic Bronco. But we all know Car and Driver relies on car-maker advertising, so what are their reviews really worth.
LOL Grow up
I have a 2021 with 38k mi now.
#1 For the love of god, rotate your tires.
I've had a couple cars I rotate tires on at home, but because the Bronco has so much droop, I can't do a rotation at home effeciently and just blew it off for 38k miles 😅. My front tires are at 12/32 and rears are 7/32. Ended up replacing them 2yrs early. Oh, and I brew one (as in bang > 0psi) of the tires driving 80* on the freeway.
Might have missed it in the review, but did you have the sound deadening roof? If not, I wonder how effective that is at reducing noise
Had a 2Dr with sound deadening and you could not have a conversation at 75mph. I have Heritage with the painted mod top (white) and it’s vastly quieter. The regular MIC cardboard top is trash. Ford needs to ship all 25s with the new painted black mod top.
Not enough to make it a concern if you missed it. Go for Hot Headz aftermarket.
When I was looking for my Bronco I test drove a 2 door black diamond without the sound deadening. It was loud and sounded like being inside a cave. Ended up with a 4 door Wildtrak hard top. It is so much quieter.
@@JP-ti5lzinteresting. I’d never heard that before - the one I rented was fine until we hit about 60, then was laughably loud. Basically couldn’t hear my wife talk. Ton of fun, though (2 door, stick)
I think it had more to do with the tires. He said when switched to the Nokian tires, it was quieter. Make sense since the Nokian is a winter tire and it has softer compound. Tires make a huge difference in sound. I had Toyo A40 OE on my Mazda3 awd hatch, it was a eco tire, made for low rolling resistant to save on fuel, and they were loud due to it's hard compound nature. Traction was not ideal for my driving style. I switched to Pirelli P Zero AS Plus, a UHP tire, and it was a lot quieter, better handling on dry and wet, better response, but mileage took a 1mpg hit since they're a softer non rolling resistant performance tire.
What is the name of gauge for performance that was installed? My Bonnie needs that.
Where can regular folks buy cars nowadays I wonder
The "C" sounds like the old granny gear "1st gear" on old trucks for starting to move when towing
Ford need to build a Bronco Pickup truck ASAP!
Have you had to change the wheel bearings yet?
I must own one.
You will love it.
Need this review for the Braptor
A manual in low is exactly what is perfect for offroad only exception might be sand. If you had ever been on wet shale going downhill with an auto you would get my point. Downhill auto is like freefall.
A $35k 4 cyl for $58k. No thanks, hard pass.
I mean Toyota wants up to $70K for theirs. GM wants up to $65k for theirs. Unfortunately, it has become the norm for mid-size vehicles like this, trucks and off-road SUVs alike.
@@levtsarev Not if we consumers say Nope, not paying that crap.
@@car-diologistI agree wholeheartedly, but we still have idiots paying large markups on cars. Hopefully the large inventories that all OEMs have right now make them realize that hey you guys are pricing yourselves out of every market.
@@levtsarev Hope something changes. I'm going to invest in a new Huffy bicycle and just give up on everything at this current rate.
Let their overpriced junk set on the lots.
I want one, but I don’t like rattles and loud noises. It’s loud enough at the railroad (my job). I guess it’s not for me. 😔
What about towing capabilities?
3500lbs on all models except Raptor I think
A better performance upgrade would have been the 2.7L. 😉 yes, too bad stick is only offered on the 2.3.
IDK maybe since I come from a lifted FJ Cruiser on 35's but the interior noise in my 21 Badlands never seemed to bother me.
5:59 Deer!
That midwestern accent fits well on the bronco 😂
2 maybe 3 problems with the new Ford Bronco, maybe a small gas tank (19 gallons) and usually the reason why a vehicle is so noisy is because it's a UNIBODY,if it has a FULL BODY FRAME then it's not noisy.
Lol now they’re trying to sell the exact same model for 65-67k and they sit at the dealers forcing them to discount by a few grand. Imagine increasing the cars price by 10k in only 2 years with no upgrades to the vehicle.
That’s because the dealers were marking them up and customers were paying it. The mfgs saw this and decided if the customers were paying markups, that is the price the vehicles should be. Et voila, mfgs increasing the price by $10k w no change to the vehicle.
Anyone else having issues receiving their magazine subscription since it went bi-monthly? I have a feeling im not the only one. Only received 1 magazine since Nov. 2023.
The fact that they don’t do anything for backseat passengers is inexcusable
That’s the package I want!
My my my how far C&D has dropped in quality from the 80’s print version😥 those greats would roll in the grave!
I looked at a Raptor with alll the bells and whistles - except v8 - $98,000
Struggling because I have 262k on my sequoia… I would love to change it up but the fam wants me to get another Sequoia
Great video and you hit all the main points…I love mine! Just started taking my ‘23 Bronco out on trails, pulling off road camper, and boat. More videos coming: m.youtube.com/@ExpeditionMichigan
It is not a good idea to recommend 10,000 miles for an oil change and service on these turbo application motors. There is proof that the EcoBoost motors will grenade from turbo failure primarily from the turbo wearing out too soon from a lack of lubrication creating a domino effect of destruction that will cost the consumer literately thousands way before 100,000 miles. It is recommended from the professionals to change the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 thousand miles.
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4 cylinder with turbo??????? wow how long before engine goes or turbo a lot of stress on engine to me will it reach 80 ,000 miles ????
Stirstick equipped 5000lb 4 cylinder SUV thing, at "only" $57k in '22 was a good deal, but is a bit more today....
if the roof & doors didnt come off Id be interested had a wrangler for 7 years dont want a lego again im not in my 20s anymore bring me the ford everst
"What we have learned after beating on a Bronco" for 40K miles? You don't have 'free' windshield replacement on your insurance?
What they expected, its an 4x4 not a luxury car. Both are different classes..
Oh no~ China has just launched the Bronco this year. What a nice vehicle
I wonder how often this guy gets told he looks like Ben affleck
I think someone forgot to color grade this video.
It's never going to be quiet because a vehicle like this wasn't really designed to be a daily driver. 🤷🏻♂️
Did you call the Bronco a car?
I’ll stick with my Gladiator. Bigger engine with better gas mileage. Bronco is all wheel drive all the time, gladiator is 4x2 and 4x4 with Dana 44’s and weighs 5300 lbs. 22-25 mpg. I’ve checked every tank full for two years. 75000 miles on it now with 33” tires. Great great everyday driver.
Broncos aren't all wheel drive :)
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You have two completely different broncos. Sports are unibody made in Mexico the others are full framed. The full framed 4x4 I test drove was all electronic selection. I may be wrong. But that’s what the sales rep told me about the 4X’s
You could not run fast enough to give me a manual transmission. OhhhHellNo!
I have a 2015 LX570 Land Cruiser with a big V8. I get better average mileage than this thing with a 4 cylinder. Why would I buy this. I would not.
These are such a vibe.
I can’t reconcile just how bad the MPG is though.
I want one but my rational brain just can’t.
Music in vids too loud and awful.
bronco is great but everything came loose and rattly after 10k miles.
$57k for a 4 cylinder? Crazy
Ford out did themselves 10 "Cherry''
too expensive
What's with the thumbnail of it getting air and nothing in the video of that? Not trying to over glorify the Bronco's capabilities are ya?🤔
Thanks for saving my time watching this video haha.
You have a spare thats a different make and model???😂
Why in gods name did you option that badlands sasquatch with a manual and the 4 banger?? WHY? That is far more fun with the TTv6 and the ten speed and WAY faster.
Should have a V8 and I would buy one
Sounds like you may as well buy a motorcycle....... car and driver reviews have really went down hill in the last few years what's going on?
Didn’t quite make the 3 minute mark. Good grief.
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in other words dont expect much and pay a lot all this "character" talk when why not come out and tell it like it is
Should have gotten a bigger engine the 2 7 rocks
Garbage, complete Junk.
40k is bs
Will it go
400k
That’s what the world wants to know ??
took them 40K miles to figure out the cabin is too noisy,....smh
The answer is no. What current production vehicle do you think will go 400K without pouring money for repairs into it?
@@husshardan3511 Basically all japanese cars
@@timliu6870 once upon a time…
@@timliu6870 That's bullshit, the astronomically low amount making it to that is a similar number to american vehicles
The f* cking dealers have big balls asking customers to pay this kind of money for a base truck
$57k out the door, for a 4 cylinder turbo?? Yeah no thanks.
Toyota LandCruiser tops out at $75k w 4 cylinders.
The 4 cyl is better than the minivan engines that were available in similar year midsize trucks and current jeeps, but go off
Too loud and overpriced
Junk. Turbo is trouble.
Bring back 4 barrel carb and 4 speed manual.
I looked and drove one and it was horrible getting in and out of it. My F550 custom super single from DBL design is easier to to own and drive.