The original off-road icon—and the modern reboot that's even better. The old Broncos are simple, solid-axle beasts; the new ones have IFS, EcoBoost turbos, and removable doors. The 2.7L V6 has some issues, but the 2.3L and the manual transmission make it a trail king.
The 1980-1996 Bronco is a body-on-frame SUV, essentially an F-150 with a removable fiberglass roof over the rear cabin. 3rd gen (1980-1986) had the 4.9L 300 I6, 5.0L Windsor V8, 5.8L V8—solid front axle with leaf springs, rear leaf springs. 4th gen (1987-1991) and 5th gen (1992-1996) had the 5.0L or 5.8L with EFI, TTB (Twin Traction Beam) front suspension—a Ford oddity with independent front axles but a solid beam, a compromise that handled better off-road than a solid axle but was harder to align. The 2021+ 6th gen Bronco is a completely new ground-up design—fully boxed frame, solid rear axle with coil springs, independent front suspension (IFS) with heavy-duty arms, and available front and rear locking differentials. Engine choices: 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (300 hp, 325 lb-ft) or 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (330 hp, 415 lb-ft). The Sasquatch package gives you 35-inch tires, Bilstein position-sensitive dampers, and higher ride height. 7-speed manual (with crawler gear) or 10-speed 10R60 auto. 2-door and 4-door—the 2-door has a shorter wheelbase, better breakover angle.
The old 5.0L and 5.8L Broncos are extremely reliable—the 4.9L I6 is the best motor Ford ever made for longevity. The TTB front suspension is durable but eats tires if you don't get the alignment perfect. The 2021+ Bronco—the 2.3L EcoBoost is the same as the Ranger, reliable. The 2.7L EcoBoost (Nano family) has had some issues with valve guide wear on early 2021-2022 models—oil consumption, and Ford replaced long-blocks under warranty. The 7-speed manual is excellent (it's from Getrag), and the 10-speed auto is fine. Watch for roof leaks on the modular hardtop (a known issue) and the electronic sway-bar disconnect failing if you don't cycle it regularly.
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