Ford Bronco Problems | What’s Fixed & What’s Not
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- We took ownership of our Ford Bronco in August of 2021. In the time since we bought it, we've had a few issues. In this video, we discuss everything that's gone wrong so far with our new Bronco 4-door soft-top Sasquatch Package and what's been fixed so far. #MicahDrives
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2021 Ford Bronco
2.3L Turbo I4
300hp, 325 lb-ft w/93 Octane
10sp automatic
4-wheel drive
18 city/ 18 hwy
Base: $28,500 2-Door
As-Tested: $45,265 Big Bend 4-Door Sasquatch Pkg
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0:00 Ford Bronco Problems Update
0:25 Soft Top Rollbar Scrapes
1:38 Backup Camera Issue
2:48 Misaligned SecuriCode Keypad
3:33 Speaker Buzz
5:33 Steering Issue
6:18 Whistling Noise While Driving
7:43 Ford Dealership Considerations
9:59 Ford Bronco Reliability - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
You are kinda brave pointing out problems with a Toyota product!
Scotty Kilmer and his Toyota/Lexus worshipping minions will probably point out that their Toyota/Lexus has gone a million miles with just a occasional oil change and windshield washer fluid top up.
Yeah, the comment section is about to get lively. 😬 The truth is, Toyotas can be generally reliable AND also be subject to recalls and other issues. I know the internet thrives on rigid labeling (good thing / bad thing) but reality is usually more complicated and nuanced.
@@williamegler8771 Man, I really appreciate you weighing. Your experience helps illuminate reality versus conventional wisdom. Hope you don’t mind me pinning your insights.
Toyota products have a problem with its owners, most owners are the problem not all of them tho, people please maintain your vehicles whenever it needs it please make sure it gets it. As a mechanic for toyota I get too many 60k+ miles on it and then owners start neglecting maintence because its expensive then say it doesn't need it, then come back for the same problem as a complain next week or next service.
Great comment and yes indeed, Scotty does love Toyotas and he quite frequently shares his frustrations with several other auto makers. :-) I've observed that Scotty is big on proper maintenance for all vehicles including Toyotas and he often points out issues with various Toyota models. BTW - I've never owned a Toyota and I'm really interested in the new Maverick for my next vehicle. Also, from watching several auto related YT channels, it appears that Toyotas have their share of issues but they seem quicker to address issues than other auto makers. Just an observation.
Yes
Seems no matter what your choice of brand, everyone has one thing in common - Unhelpful dealership service depts.
Tesla?
if you think car dealers are bad. buy a motorhome. they make you wait 2-4 weeks to drop it off then they will work on it in 2 weeks. lol or 4 weeks and you can wait on it to be looked at. total bs.
Not really. Nissan rarely had issues and fixed without question if there was one:)
I took my 20 ford Ranger in for a oil change at Ford dealership. Not complicated right? So I get home and I see oil leaking. I take it back, sit there for 3 hours...and they say "nothing is leaking". So I called the manger and I said put the GD thing on a lift. They did and i SHOWED them the leaking oil. I was f'ing pissed. a rock could have seen the leak.
@@artokiiskinen1058 Some of the worst
"Can't replicate the problem", is the motto of dealerships that only care about making sales. I'd love to see the day when the manufacturers keep the dealerships accountable for good service.
Edit: I've had a similar visual problem with an aftermarket backup cam, and it was partly because it was faulty, replaced just the camera and now it's fine. I'm not sure why Ford just doesn't go ahead and replace it, but maybe it's because they don't get to hear about it from the dealerships who "can't replicate the problem" :)
"We couldn't replicate the problem, there's nothing we can do," "It's within factory specs, there's nothing we can do," "They all do that, there's nothing we can do," and on and on. I have yet to experience a dealership of any brand that doesn't choose a reason from their list of excuses to avoid filling a precious service bay with less-profitable warranty work. Manufacturers may provide warranties, but it's the independent dealer who *repairs* cars - and *he* is the manufacturer's customer, not the car buyer.
@@kenhoward3512 Right, makes perfect sense, now I can see where the disconnect is. I guess that would also keep the manufacturers focused on manufacturing and not dealing with direct customers. I wonder if there'll be any kind of reform, since it feels very antiquated. I know there's already drop services for used cars, but I'd be interesting to see if something will pop up for manufacturer -> ? -> consumer.
...right, it is a manufacturer warranty. The dealer does the "warranty" work, then submits the labor/parts invoice to the manufacturer for reimbursement. The dealer is taking a chance of not getting 100% of their time/money back from the manufacturer. The manufacturer is one business and the dealer is another business...
"Can't replicated the problem" is going to haunt dealerships in the future when EV's are the majority of car sales and the service market dries up..
His is why i will not buy Ford again. Its their excuse to avoid fixing a car.
@@ien2023 That problem is not just a Ford issue. I've seen that from GM, Toyota, Honda, etc.
I think it's nice that you pointed out the issues and fixes, as well as your dealership experiences, as I can relate. "Can't replicate the problem" is about as bad as firing the parts cannon at a vehicle in my book. I had a dealer fire the parts cannon at my truck (not a Bronco) not long after I got it. I took it to a different dealership after getting fed up with the previous one, and they did more diagnostic work to find the problem quickly. Just gotta pick dealers wisely I reckon
But I digress, I'm glad you're putting these videos out. I myself want a Bronco at some point, and this helps me get insight about it. Keep it up with the videos!
These dealership experiences are very common with Ford. They never look hard enough and I’ve been convinced that with some things they don’t even try to look at all. They collect the money from Ford for the warranty work either way. I sold my Ford recently and the service experience was one of the big reasons why. (Tried at 3 different dealers in my area) I’m really worried about the electrified vehicles from Ford and the service center’s ability to actually work on them. They’ve had 100+ years to perfect internal combustion and yet here we are with stupid little things that you have to go over and over and over to try to get fixed. Our Lexus dealership fixes everything the first time and gives us a loaner vehicle for everything we do. They do customer service right, which is rare these days with dealer service.
From every review I’ve seen so far, the stock Bronco is just as capable off road as a Jeep, especially with a Sasquatch package, and that includes rock crawling even though it has IFS. But it’s more comfortable as a daily driver. And it’s probably more capable off road than a stock Defender. The Bronco is a winner!
I am always, ALWAYS ready for that high five. Thanks for the video!
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That was a fun update! I’m glad some issues were resolved, and ultimately you will feel better when you know your car inside and out.
Best from my fam of 3 to yours.
Videos like this are extremely helpful, the type of feedback that actual owners can give. Thank you guys.
You're absolutely right sir I wish customer service in some cases especially service department will look into issues instead of guessing or just not making them a priority Because guess what the customer is the priority who knew!!!!!
We finally got our 2 door Big Bend Sasquatch on 12/8 and we love it so far! The only issue my husband complains about is the speakers are terrible. It drives so much better than the Rubicon we had. No wandering steering wheel.
Same here. Sold my Rubicon & got my badlands 3 weeks ago. Totally agree on speakers, I replacing them.
@@joebartlett3255 We visited a car audio place quote of $900 with a subwoofer.
@@nettejean5912 Mine is about the same. Will probably add a small amp around 40 watts per channel. He does lighting as well so asked for ambient led lighting under front & rear seats. That back seat is dark at night.
It is moisture getting into the camera. I had that problem on my Edge. you can seal the ring around the camera.
I had the same issue with the back up camera on my 2020 Explorer. I noticed that when the Sun would hit the camera for a few hours I would get that ugly screen when I put it in reverse. I took it to my local dealer after a month and they replaced the back up camera completely due to a recall
I've had practically every make of car from HUMMER to Toyota (sans BMW and Mercedes)and they ALL have left me on the side of the road at some point... We now have a Bronco Sport and I cannot wait to get a new full size Bronco!! Keep up the great videos!!
Thanks family. Good video 👏
Loving my Bronco, no issues. Sold my Rubicon unlimited 2021 Jeep and couldn’t be happier.
@KFC Man my Jeep was a Moab industries, 6.5” lift Ecodiesel. Drove really nice for a Jeep. Still had the wandering issue, and constantly adjusting the toe. Was about to replace tie rods/track bar. My Bronco is 3” over Sasquatch & drives just like an F150.
Oh man, dealership reviews that’s an awesome idea!! 💡 I would definitely watch! 😅😂
Every new car that I have owned since 1977 has had nagging little issues that I have often been able to fix with little pieces of duct tape. Squeaks and rattles often only happen at certain temperatures and humidities, so they are hard to fix.
I've had a Mazda 6, a 2007 and a 2016 for the last 9 years. I've had 2 problem in all that time. I needed a thermostat replaced and a headliner for the 07' model. I've had zero problems from the 2016 I bought in 2018. Mazda is making really good cars, give them a try.
Anyone who buys a vehicle that is completely new to the market without giving it a little time to work out any problems that may arise(which they will) deserves what they get.
Smart move is to always wait a year or so before dropping your dough.
Isn't it convenient when the dealership can't "duplicate the problem"? I think that's in their training.
Can’t replicate what you don’t check. I’ve left cars at dealers to check an issue you can only find over 24 hours… they returned my car in 2. Amazing
Definitely. After a windshield replacement I have a creaking noise coming from around were the glass meets the dash. Very, very annoying and oddly enough it gets much worse the colder it gets. Also worth mentioning that the windshield was replaced by the dealer at his cost because I drove the car of the lot with a crack. And ofcourse when the technician took my car out he couldn't hear anything. They asked me to drive around with him and finally he could hear it. I'm waiting for a response now on how they plan to fix it.
The bronco is such a cool looking truck and I really want one but can’t bring myself to purchase another Ford. Last one I had, I bought new and had to get rid of it 4 years later due to massive electric problems (where car was shutting down while driving at any speed). It was of course out of warranty and dealer could not figure out the issue.
I’ve since switched to Subaru and it has been the only brand I’ve no problems with, I can say that after owning a first gen crosstrek (2013) and 16 Outback (both new) with zero problems.
I may bite on the bronco but I’ll want to wait for a few years.
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience!
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Thats a Very cool, Bronco I have an 1/8 scale RC Bronco I guess tats why I clicked on the video,. Anyway I'Ive had problems with the Chevrlets service department in that they sometimes like to pass the problems down to the next guy instead of dealing with it, this happened when the Onstar Navigation system stopped working. Great video, I know it was more or less a message to Ford more than anything, if it was any worse we'd be hearing nothing but Eagle sounds haha.
I have a Ford and my local dealer has been outstanding, but I fully agree that your mileage may vary
Camera- my add on camera uses a radio link which occasionally gets interference from other camers nearby. OEM cameras should be hardwired, but if they use radio (cheap)-that may be it. See if there is a pattern of it occuring in congested areas or never occuring when away from other vehicles. (mine sometimes showqs what is on the cameras of other vehicles!)
The Bronco is such a perfect design
I completely agree that every brand has their issues. I drive a company owned 2019 Camry and own a 2017 Ford Everest. Tha Camry has had problem after problems with Transmission issues and interior quality issues whereas the Everest being older with 10 times the milage has never had any issue.
I’m happy that you and your wife love the new Bronco. I’d say you were crazy if you’d love a manual 2013 Dodge Dart se. (I had one, loads of problems, expensive to fix. Could have just been my particular vehicle.)
kinda want a bronco now. look forward to summer time drop tops!
I have a 2021 ford ranger also around 7,000 miles and the only issue I’ve had so far is that I seem to have a piece of plastic loose somewhere close to the steering wheel that vibrates at random times
Forums (where owners share fixes to small issues) and a willingness to tackle things yourself are almost always better than trying to use the warranty to fix small issues.
Hi guys, great video and beautiful family. I am considering in getting a bronco but i am a bit on the fence on getting the 4 cylinders with the 10 speed, here is some back ground, I had a mustang with the 2.3 engine and 6 speed gearbox, great car but eventually I traded it for a GT with manual gearbox. During a business trip I rented a mustang with the 2.3 and 10 speed gearbox, and I didn’t like the way the gearbox behaved and how the car drives as it felt like the gear box hesitated a lot and could not find a “happy place” while driving, maybe I was pushing the car too much, so here is my question, how do you compare the 10speed in the bronco when it is paired with the 4 cylinders vs. The 6 cylinders?
So I don't have the engine that you are asking about, but I do have 2018 Mustang with the V8 and the 10 speed. After researching this one a lot to figure out the quirks with that transmission, a lot of it comes down to how Ford programmed it for fuel efficiency, especially in the normal driving mode. It can be very herky jerky in normal mode to try and optimize its shifts for the most MPG if you aren't confident with the gas peddle when asking for more get up and go.
This changes once you put it in sport or track mode however. In those modes it's almost like a dual clutch in how it is ready to drop gears and really move. But with 10 gears and such short ratios between all of them, it can stutter a bit if you are light on the peddle. But the programming gets the intended effect because if you price out a Mustang GT with the 10 speed auto and the 6 speed manual, all other options being the same, the one with the 6 speed will have the gas guzzler tax applied, the 10 speed will not.
I hope this helps you somewhat, but if you didn't like the hesitancy of the 10 speed you might just want to get the manual. GM uses the same transmission but their shift logic seems to make for a smoother driving experience than Ford's.
Great video. My Honda Civic has squeaky cup holder springs. Yes the cup holder springs squeak. Now what do I do?
Replace the center console under warranty.
Oh wait... They don't honor warranty claims if the car still drives...
Start drinking your coffee with cream; the cream will spill into the cup holder seams eventually and the cream will lubricate the squeak. The issue should disappear soon.
One note on the steering issue, tire pressure on the front tired is critical and even a pound of difference between the 2 front tires can make a vehicle steer squirrely. Rotating the tires might be helpful as well.
I’ve had issues with my Ford dealer as well (bait and switching oil change service prices; rude staff) but I feel like that’s what Ford dealers do? I walk into my Lexus dealer and it’s night and day, but that’s expected? Great follow up video, looking forward to the next video.
If I was you I would talk to your Lexus dealership about servicing your Ford I bet they would be glad to earn your money.
@@MichaelSmith-kr9qw lol yeah. I don’t own my Focus RS anymore though.
I miss the Lexus dealership experience so much. I switched to BMW… i like their cars better but the Lexus service was like 10 levels higher than any other brand. Would always have a new loaner, easy going, covered a lot under warranty. I wish they’d make cars i wanted again cuz it was the only time i never had to worry
I got a first year early production Santa Cruz. So far only one issue that is more of a annoyance than a problem. City driving once the brakes get heat in them they squeal. Besides that I am very happy surprised with the performance of the 2.5T and DCT.
From the sound of your experience and the video of how the dealership looks(dated). It looks like a dealership that is on its way out of business.
The backup camera issue looks like RF interference. It can likely be solved with a cheap ferrite ring core on the camera cable. $9 for a pack of them on amazon.
Well thats $9 ford will paying for as well as the service cost.
Speaking of dealership customer experience... I had a wonderful buying experience when buying my Bronco Sport at McRee Ford in the Houston area, but less than satisfactory experience when working with the parts and service departments when ordering and installing a dashcam. I called back a few days later to give some feedback and the person I spoke to could not have cared less. He promised a follow up call, which never happened. I've since taken my vehicle to a different dealership for an oil change, hoping for better customer service moving forward.
The best experience with a service department I’ve had is with Ken Grody Dealership in Redlands. Haven’t had to take my Maverick in yet, but did take my Fusion there. 😊
That's good to hear! Ken Grody is the next dealership we're planning to try out.
Yeah, the dealer knows who you are. I am sure that someone who works there watches your channel, or knows someone that does.
Next Bronco Recall: Causing too many smiles on the owner's faces 😁
EDIT: Oops! I forgot to give you a high five! 😄🤚
Here's a random question.
How does the mpg change differing between normal AWD and 2H Eco mode? Just curious if it's a noticeable difference.
Hi to everyone! 😊
August 2021? You got it built and delivered pretty quick.
My husband’s 2020 Lincoln Nautilus had the same backup camera problem. He took it in, and they said it just needed an update. Haven’t had that problem since (~8 mo), so maybe there was something to it. 🤷🏼♀️
There was a recall on my 2020 f150 camera for the same reason. Seems like an ongoing issue with Ford.
Yeah, I have had my issues with ford as well. i want to get the Bronco, but i honestly don't want to deal with ford and their issues anymore. I have
never had a good time dealing with anyone at a ford dealerships.
One thing that actually concerns me about the Bronco is no Crash/Roll bar in the middle. Yes it gives a better open air experience but in a rollover that bar could be the difference of getting crushed or not
Awesome video and it seems like the dealer just doesn’t care! I should add that my local Ford dealer is Paul Miller Ford in Lexington and they’re fantastic!
I've been taking my 2011 Ford to my local Ford dealer since buying it new for their "The Works" maintenance package and have had a good experience but I have noticed a high turnover in their service department. :-)
That's the best to be the test dummy of new fixes.
Jesus, I'm just going to keep driving my 350k car when new cars are so expensive yet so much issues. Small or big, it's still headaches and issues and for the price they cost, it's absurd.
Nope, not crazy at all. I’ve owned probably way too many cars in my life. However, each one has had its issues. Some major, some minor. Like you said, vehicles are complex. People who have never owned one complain about CVTs. I’ve had my Subaru Ascent for over a year and have no complaints. Love it! Bronco is on the list to possibly replace our 2015 F150
I have owned everything from Mercedes to Toyotas. They all have one thing in common. The Stealership suck.
My one comment would be I never had a bad experience with Audi. Yes the service is expensive but they diagnosed and fixed every problem, every time. There was never a "can not replicate issue" with them.
@@robinupham1975 And then 100 bucks in parts + half an hour of their time ends up being 600 bucks for an oil change. Yeah, no thanks.
I will buy older cars and do it myself.
I've owned a large array of vehicles over many years as well and have, for the most part, had great experiences at dealerships. I live in a rural area and always buy and service my vehicle from my friends and neighbours and all is well, so far anyway.
Congrats on your new Bronco! It looks sweet. Sorry, I didn't know who you were until you just told me in the video... Lol
Talking about "so incredibly easy" I had a Nissan in the 90's that started smelling like gas, I took it to the dealer and they told me the throttle body ($1000) had to be replaced, well I knew that car didn't have a throttle body it had individual injectors so I walked out. I was in a training program for work in Dallas, had no garage and no tools. I was going to trade it for a Honda, however popped the hood with it running saw where the gas was coming from and found a plastic injector seat had cracked. The part was $5.
Sounds like the maxim "Don't buy a new model in its first year" is fully applicable here.
How is the stock sound system? Is it as bad as everyone is saying?
great vice Micah Bronco
One of the main reasons I didnt want the Lux package that adds all the features. I personally don't use the driver assists too much, but I hope mechanically the bronco holds up.
Micah and Evie, here's a watch and like to help you afford this 1st year bronco. It will be amazing how many aftermarket parts are released, like the ppf for the top, to "fix" (simple) issues. 🏁
Thanks for watching!
I'm team big bend with whistle, need to go figure it out !
Fairview’s Ford waiting area looks like a DMV or a Police station.
Come on
Watching this video makes me want to drive a Bronco in the snow.
To my great joy, the Bronco has been amazing in the snow. I think next snowfall we’ll make a video about it.
I think a lot of us have been trainned to believe that taking the car to the dealer is the best and only option to maintain vehicles properly. Cases like this prove that sometimes, where there are no other dealer options nearby, it might be better to find a mechanic with dedicated experience in the brand or niche. I drive a Hyundai, I can tell you that my experience with the brand in terms of service, recalls and maintenance have been very bad. The car is upwards of 170k miles without major issues, and some of that I think it is attributed to the fact that I corrected some of the minor problems myself by replacing part with non OEM products (brakes, shocks, struts, steering gasket). That was around 60k miles, no problems after that. My experience with Toyota service is different, but not great either. I have seen how service 'advisors' push unnecessary maintenance services to customers and also have experienced a couple of occassions where I felt not enough attention was given to the issue I reported. You are likely to encounter issues with any brand, vehicles are massed produced, it is normal to have discrepancies during the manufacturing process. What is important is how the company reacts to the issue to prevent it at the assembly line and to fix it for customers affected by it. That's where the dealership is at an advantage, getting that feedback first directly from the company. This might limit the number of options available for first year products, specially for the Bronco that can be considered an entirely new product.
Would you two have considered Subaru Wilderness edition (either Forrester or Outback)? Better MPGs, and (probably) better reliability and resale value? Obviously you cannot get it in soft-top or with a removable roof, and it is less off-road worthy but you can use Subarus with a roof-top tent.
For the kind of off-roading we do, I don't think the Wilderness would be quite capable enough. But we should probably get one in to review...just to be sure. :)
You taught me to just buy what you like!
Amen! In the next video we'll explain how to make everyone else feel awful for disagreeing with our choices. 😂
Totally true, and you spend less in the end because you enjoy your ride and will keep it longer. But now that I want a Land Rover, I’m questioning the philosophy but will probably push through the fear at some point.
You Said such a True statement when talking about reliability.. ALL Vehicles have issues.. and sometimes people harp on stuff they heard or maybe experienced and it doesn't necessarily apply to your vehicle...Ex: I once owned a 2016 Nissan Altima, Put 115,000 miles on it when i traded and i NEVER had an Issue with the CVT like everyone else was posting. Just sayin!
Had the exact same backup camera issue with my ford focus. It was never fixed. It was fine for the first year or so then suddenly started acting up.
Ugh. That’s frustrating. I hope Ford has a better handle on the camera issue now.
@@MicahMuzio camera stuff is so so annoying to try to prove. I had one in a bmw and it took a lot of convincing to show them that there was a shift in the cameras ability.
@Digby Dooright I might've been just a bit frustrated by my dealer experience. 😬
@@jissanhuq3792 100%. Without video evidence it can be hard to convince the dealership there's an actual problem.
@@MicahMuzio Yes. The next big thing dealers will come up with, after people start bringing video evidence, is "we cannot troubleshoot it if we cannot duplicate the issue on site."
My 2016 Ram has had 13 recalls FTW!
Hi, nice video. Quick question: is this the cactus grey color?
I get it Micah! I have actually been turned away by Toyota Service before! I tried to take my car to get a flat fixed, they told me you need to take it where you bought the tires...ummmm...they were on the car when I bought it from THIS dealership....well you need to take it somewhere else. WTF???
Yeah, I like how folks on here try to paint Toyota and Lexus dealerships like saints; they're some of the most arrogant professionals I've met...... in many cases, not all. All of my dealings with Ford dealerships has been great, with the exception of one that I no longer frequent.
How do you folks like the soft top?
That 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo engine has been around since model-year 2015 now, pretty much unchanged. I would think that if it had any major issues, they'd be pretty well-known by now. The only issue I'm aware of is the same issue all direct-injection engines have -- the intake valves get lots of carbon buildup. This, of course, can be mitigated with an oil catch-can in the PCV system.
As far as the automatic 10-speed transmission is concerned, I'd imagine that if you change the fluid and filter -- ignoring Ford's advice that it has "lifetime" fluid -- it'll easily last 200.000 miles; maybe even 250,000. Automatic transmissions these days are pretty darn reliable.
We understand driving (riding) a distance to a dealer you can trust. My wife and I have Can Am F3 Spyders and ride 100 miles each way to a dealer we trust and does not charge an arm and a leg for service. There is another one about 15 miles away but they charge almost twice the price for service.
I’m a Ford lover all the way! I love watching your whole ownership experience!! Have a good week!
I like Cerritos Ford. They didn’t shun me when I went to “tire kick” the yellow Bronco they had on display. They weren’t pushing me to buy or even to put a deposit. They were just like regular dudes hanging out and talking cars.
I’m glad to hear the good experience we had wasn’t a fluke. 👍
Why does Fairview Ford look like in converted Howard Johnson's motor Lodge?
It is one thing for a vehicle to have little gremlins but for a dealership not to even attempt to look into them that says a lot about that specific dealership and their techs not caring about you and your families hard earned money and just moving on to the next ticket order. I agree with Micah on every automobile manufacturer have issues some greater than others. The speaker one would've have sent me off on a deep tangent of some colorful words for that dealer that even the Iguana would've been embarrassed of LOL !!!
That's why I only buy from Japanese manufacturers now. My Tacoma had zero defects and the service center in Redlands has wifi, TV, comfy chairs and work stations. Plus free water and coffee. The one in Indio has a small cafe.
Looks like Fairfield Ford needs to do a better job in diagnosing these problems with the Bronco.
Micah! You make good videos man. You're one of the best reviewers. How did you buy this thing? The Fix OR Repair Daily brand?
If fit our needs. We also thought it would be interesting to share the experience of owning a first year Bronco, both the good and the bad.
@@MicahMuzio ahhh, I see. Veeery int..ter..esting. There's a business angle. Good move. So the worse it does the better you do. Good strategy. 👍 Well you reeled me in so it's obviously working. Keep up the good work, God bless.
@@differencemaker242 Bingo. It’s not like I’m hoping for issues with our Bronco…but when they pop up it’s a killer opportunity for content. 😁
You are not crazy for loving your Bronco, you are just crazy. But I will keep watching.
I'm glad you appreciate our particular brand of crazy. :) Cheers!
We've had strange problems with the backup camera on our 2013 ford edge since new. Our Ford dealer, the only car dealership in town, has driven themselves insane trying to figure it out because it is a problem they see in nearly all ford products. Their opinion is it is a combination of a poor quality camera and a the video cable that runs from the rear of the car to the front being kinked too tightly. They've done all sorts of experiments over the years on one of the owner's cars and discovered replacing the camera with a third party unit AND running new cables is the only guaranteed way to solve the problem.
Ford dealers vary dramatically. Our town of 5k people only has a Ford dealer. They are excellent, even if they only have 3 mechanics. 20 miles aways gets me to 6 other Ford dealers of which one is considered okay while they others are utter garbage. The 'okay' one is a truck-only dealership.
My Ram 1500 has the same weird camera issue.
I had the same problem with my the backup camera on my 2014 flex. they basically gave me the runaround until it was out of warrantee then told me it was $800 to fix I then found a recall or service notice on the apim saying they would replace it but my dealerships gave me the runaround again and they didnt fix it they said the camera was broke but i know that it was not. So i am pretty sure they just disconnected it and said ya here look its broke. So i have basically never had a working camera and no one was ever interested in fixing it. you need to be on them and dont get away with it!!!!!!!!
Geez. That sounds frustrating, Allan. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I had 2 Tacoma's and consent vibrations issues and one back Lemon Law !!!
The 'not able to replicate' is such a copout when most of the cars are so smart these days that it shows up in the log as having failed once or several times. For example, if one of our IT hardware produces errors intermittently or we have a phone's recording of the problem, we still typically just replace the affected component anyway even if its not acting up right that moment. Probably just an excuse because even if they did want to service it, probably have parts shortages for two months or its a known issue and they don't know what to do.
One of the most irritating thing a dealership can can "we couldn't replicate the problem" we had a Ford that the alarm would randomly go off and they told us the same thing the 3 times we took it in "we cannot replicate the problem" we ended up just pulling the fuse to the horn and leaving it.
My son had the same problem with his Highlander and Heffner Toyota could not replicate the issue.
Love the Bronco Micah. Not to sound snooty but most folks complaining about them couldn’t afford them anyway. It would be like me in my 900sq foot apartment saying I would never own the Biltmore Estate because it would just be too much house to clean.
I saw a wrecked Bronco for the first time last week; head on with a GrandMarquis. Bronco still had temp tags. Made me sick for the owner cuz more than likely they paid a big markup and didn’t get GAP insurance and are now screwed.
Also, no WiFi at a dealership. That’s inexcusable.
9:12 Awesome 😸
That Bronco looks really cool! Only thing I don’t like is MPG, especially since you live in California! Other then that…..cool!
7k is about the mileage I put on my car in three years 😂……I kept waiting for the “and another thing” Micah to pop up. There should be a “I couldn’t replicate the issue” blipshift shirt….Why doesn’t Micah high five the go pro closest to him?
Still my favorite TH-cam family
Aw. Thanks!!
I like the high five.
Your steering wheel problem sounds more like a wheel alignment issue than a tyre tread issue.
I’d imagine that Ford spent a bit of time ensuring that the tyres match the vehicle, especially after that whole early 2000s issue with SUVs crashing.
Wheel alignment on the other hand can be put out by a big bump in the road.
I do really like the way Ford brought back the Bronco but this is exactly why I will never buy American cars....quality!! Japanese auto makers build cars to last 20 years and their fit and finish is top notch. If you're going to spend so much on a vehicle, why not do it right and buy something that will last for years. I tend to keep my vehicles forever so.....I want something that will last. Japanese! If Toyota ever decides to make a new FJ Cruiser....sign me up :)
You're really missing out on a lot of fantastic cars. I bought a brand new '79 Honda Accord; I take it your channel name refers to a car? Maybe not.... The paint started peeling in the first year and the syncromesh in the 5 speed manual was awful; the car would not stay in 5th gear.... kept popping out. Anyway, that was a long time ago.
The fit and finish on the new Tundra sure isn't perfect. Lots of seams that aren't lining up, door lock jamming and turbo problems with only a couple hundred miles on one. My money doesn't go to boring vehicles and so many Japanese vehices are so boring. I'l take the Bronoc thanks.
I had to fix a similar problem with my daughter's LOL Doll record player speaker. It was installed improperly. I took it apart and reinstalled it. Problem solved.
Great update. Keep them coming. Although I will say, you made entirely too much sense in the last section regarding reliability. Better tone it down next time. 😜
If you think your speaker issue was a silly fix. Try taking your vehicle in for a non working electric power steering issue. Were I was told I needed the entire steering column and computer replace, only to find out from my friend mechanic that it just needed a relearn procedure done. Free fix over a $1,000.00 plus repair.
For the steering to stay to the left . That is front alignment problem . Fix reline the front . After driving for a while it went away ! Not so true . The tire worn in from the misalignment . So it is still there . Take it back and have them to check tires for tread wear .
have u sat in the rear seats for extended periods. i wish it could recline more. Sucks....