# \#bronco **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/bronco/1918.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1989 Ford Bronco - stumbles on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-bronco-stumbles-on-start/184983)
**Author:** [@captsb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/captsb)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-bronco-stumbles-on-start/184983 "2022-07-16T16:20:50Z")
89 Bronco stumbles on start–put a new Chinese’s ICM there-$12.00 -Do you think that’s the problem–once it gets going it is fine all day—It is just the first start in the morning–fuel pressure ok --- ## [CR test-drives the new Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-test-drives-the-new-bronco/184201)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-test-drives-the-new-bronco/184201 "2022-05-22T22:12:04Z")
… and they prefer it to the Jeep Wrangler: --- ## [Ford Bronco; Bob Lee Swagger "Shooter"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-bronco-bob-lee-swagger-shooter/180392)
**Author:** [@wrichter20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrichter20)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-bronco-bob-lee-swagger-shooter/180392 "2021-11-12T23:22:51Z")
Hi all, I have recently started watching the show shooter on Netflix and I saw the main Character, Bob Lee Swagger, driving a ford bronco. I have done some research and someone said it looked to be a '76 Bronco sport. I… --- ## [Introducing the 2021 Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/introducing-the-2021-bronco/167313)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/introducing-the-2021-bronco/167313 "2020-07-15T15:18:06Z")
I think they did a nice job with the styling. --- ## [Driving a car home with only 3 lug nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-a-car-home-with-only-3-lug-nuts/162496)
**Author:** [@matthewhettleman\_166188](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewhettleman_166188)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-a-car-home-with-only-3-lug-nuts/162496 "2020-04-10T13:48:49Z")
I am looking at an 86 Bronco II that I am looking to buy, but it is 50 minutes away (very curvy roads might I add), and it only has 3 lug nuts on 2 wheels, and 4 on the other two. If I were to buy this truck, can I drive… --- ## [1979 Ford Bronco (351M engine) overheats, tried everything I can think of](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-ford-bronco-351m-engine-overheats-tried-everything-i-can-think-of/78289)
**Author:** [@Roadranger49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadranger49)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-ford-bronco-351m-engine-overheats-tried-everything-i-can-think-of/78289 "2019-09-26T04:45:35Z")
Got my 1979 Ford Bronco (351M engine) from my father. He had it in Colorado, mostly in a garage. Had 82,000 miles when I got it and has 67,000 miles now. Runs fine when the outside temperature is less than 80F. Above… --- ## [2009 Ford Bronco - oil changed color](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-bronco-oil-changed-color/143188)
**Author:** [@BillDrake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillDrake)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-bronco-oil-changed-color/143188 "2019-06-28T14:37:21Z")
How can air get into your oil system and change the color of the oil? --- ## [Bronco lost power after fuel pump change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-lost-power-after-fuel-pump-change/143088)
**Author:** [@Tristin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tristin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-lost-power-after-fuel-pump-change/143088 "2019-06-27T15:37:38Z")
1995 ford bronco. Replaced the fuel pump and fuel regulator. I did this due to it losing power pulling out of a grocery store. Had good power then out of nowhere I lost all power and cant go past 1500 rpm full throttle --- ## [Bronco 2 doesn’t like dirt roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-2-doesn-t-like-dirt-roads/139596)
**Author:** [@Gabe\_Barbato](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabe_Barbato)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-2-doesn-t-like-dirt-roads/139596 "2019-05-01T12:48:20Z")
I have a 1987 bronco 2 with a 2.9 liter fuel injected engine. It runs great on the highway but when I drive for 5- 10 minutes on bumpy roads it suddenly losses power and dies. If I wait 15-30 minutes it will restart and … --- ## [Why did the tire fall off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-the-tire-fall-off/21247)
**Author:** [@ramonell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramonell)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-the-tire-fall-off/21247 "2018-10-22T01:49:23Z")
My husband recently purchased a 1996 Ford Bronco 4x4 with 115,000 miles. He drove it about 2,000 miles when one day he noticed a strange noise coming from the back. He thought there may be something wrong with the brea… --- ## [1982 Ford Bronco runs for a few minutes, floods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-ford-bronco-runs-for-a-few-minutes-floods/119262)
**Author:** [@douglasjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglasjones)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-ford-bronco-runs-for-a-few-minutes-floods/119262 "2018-06-16T23:43:42Z")
starts , runs few minutes then starts flooding. running 7200 vv carburetor --- ## [RPM won't get above 3000 and Surging. 1989 Ford Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-wont-get-above-3000-and-surging-1989-ford-bronco/111578)
**Author:** [@PopulationMe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PopulationMe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-wont-get-above-3000-and-surging-1989-ford-bronco/111578 "2018-05-25T01:03:08Z")
While driving on the highway can’t get above 3000 rpm or when it will it only momentarily does surge and give the engine the ability to accelerate above 65-70 mph. (Highway speed is 80 mph.) --- ## [1986 Ford Bronco runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-bronco-runs-rough/117589)
**Author:** [@DavidIrving](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidIrving)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-bronco-runs-rough/117589 "2018-05-18T23:24:38Z")
My 86 Bronco runs rough, misses when I accelerate.Changed fuel pump and filter. No change. What other possibilities for this condition? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [1994 Ford Bronco with crunchy steering sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-bronco-with-crunchy-steering-sound/116433)
**Author:** [@Quirk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quirk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-bronco-with-crunchy-steering-sound/116433 "2018-04-29T16:31:58Z")
Kind of an urgent steering question! My wife let me buy a 94 Ford Bronco XLT 302 last year. Anyways since then, I’ve been hearing a clicking, spring stretching, almost crunching sound coming from within the steering whee… --- ## [Bronco dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-dying/110422)
**Author:** [@Cindi\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindi_Smith)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-dying/110422 "2017-12-20T15:57:55Z")
Anyone else having trouble with it dying or dying we putting it in reverse --- ## [Weird ticking noise and idle speed changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-ticking-noise-and-idle-speed-changes/94012)
**Author:** [@thebigmakowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thebigmakowski)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-ticking-noise-and-idle-speed-changes/94012 "2016-07-24T23:06:07Z")
my 1993 5.0 liter bronco is making a strange ticking noise. when it's idling, and it ticks, the idle drops. then it will tick again and the idle will raise up. usually between the 600 to 1000 rpm range. it just started d… --- ## [1967 Bronco Window Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-bronco-window-replacement/93652)
**Author:** [@MayaES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MayaES)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 9:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-bronco-window-replacement/93652 "2016-06-26T09:23:08Z")
Hello Car Talk community! I'll get straight to the point: I am considering buying a 1967 Ford Bronco, but the driver's seat window and passenger window are missing. Has anyone had complications replacing windows in cla… --- ## [Shifting Drive Selector is off by one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-drive-selector-is-off-by-one/89159)
**Author:** [@Wildgen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wildgen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-drive-selector-is-off-by-one/89159 "2015-02-28T23:26:35Z")
The drive selector on my 2000 Ford Exlporer Automatic 4.0L will not allow selection of low gear. The selections are shifted to the right so the last one, low gear will not select. When in park, P, it shows R. When in dr… --- ## [1996 Bronco Eddie Bauer 351 Windsor modified, REAR END?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-bronco-eddie-bauer-351-windsor-modified-rear-end/83534)
**Author:** [@Beetlehead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beetlehead)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-bronco-eddie-bauer-351-windsor-modified-rear-end/83534 "2014-02-04T20:27:46Z")
I've had a vibration since I bought this Bronco 7 yrs ago. I have replaced everything underneath from front to rear. Tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings, U joints, shackles, etc. As I replaced things, the vibration got… --- ## [Winter Grill Cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-grill-cover/82568)
**Author:** [@PeaksViewBronc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeaksViewBronc)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-grill-cover/82568 "2013-12-10T00:55:08Z")
Last winter I saw several trucks, mainly older models around town with carpet pieces attached to their grills. I know you can buy an expensive cover, but is carpet okay for just a short time? During cold events and then … --- ## [Exhaust problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-problem/81212)
**Author:** [@txgal64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/txgal64)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-problem/81212 "2013-09-07T06:43:42Z")
I own a 92 ford bronco 8.5. recently the engine was rebuilt but now the exhaust from muffler is very strong smell. It causes me tohave a headach when I drive. We didn't have that problem before it was rebuilt. Any sugge… --- ## ['94 Bronco (351W) No Spark!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-bronco-351w-no-spark/79342)
**Author:** [@MetalMilitiaSRT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MetalMilitiaSRT)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-bronco-351w-no-spark/79342 "2013-05-29T01:30:05Z")
So three weeks ago, yes 3 weeks, my loathed Bronco decided not to start. It has been sitting at my office parking lot since then. Every day at lunch and after work I spend some quality time with it, attempting to coax it… --- ## [1988 bronco 2 engine conversion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-bronco-2-engine-conversion/71305)
**Author:** [@bkroobnzai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkroobnzai)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 9:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-bronco-2-engine-conversion/71305 "2012-03-07T09:12:30Z")
I just acquired a 1988 Bronco 2 (manual trans)in really nice condition. I also own a 1994 Explorer w 4.0 (auto trans) which has low miles of 75k. I hate this vehicle and would like to replace the 2.9 engine in the Bron… --- ## [1990 Ford Bronco full size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-bronco-full-size/70049)
**Author:** [@mlawson23505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlawson23505)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-bronco-full-size/70049 "2011-12-20T02:14:03Z")
I have been getting a code 18 which is a loss of tach signal. I have checked the distributor and the module and they are both good. Where do I start next? --- ## [Not quite a squeal....not quite metallic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-quite-a-squeal-not-quite-metallic/69113)
**Author:** [@clintonbean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clintonbean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-quite-a-squeal-not-quite-metallic/69113 "2011-10-31T16:13:17Z")
Hi. I have an annoying noise with my 1996 Ford Bronco 5.8L. It happens on start up specifically when it's cold. It doesn't have to be particularly cold, like 50F would cause it, but it gets worse as it gets colder. It… --- ## [Fuel problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problems/61412)
**Author:** [@93\_br0nc0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/93_br0nc0)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problems/61412 "2011-02-16T17:22:36Z")
I. Have a 93 bronco with a5.8 the truck will start up and run find for a while and then the engine gets really ruff satrts back firing and shuts off it only starts with starting fluid or after it sits for about 30 mins --- ## [93 Ford Bronco Idling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-bronco-idling-issue/60254)
**Author:** [@uncintbt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uncintbt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-bronco-idling-issue/60254 "2011-01-21T19:37:13Z")
Have a 93 Bronco, 5.0. replaced battery, IAV and had a complete tune-up. Now starts great, runs fine until it gets warm, than in about 5 - 10 minutes the idle starts to fluctuate. A little at first but eventually between… --- ## [No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/59786)
**Author:** [@jeffmcconnell64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffmcconnell64)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/59786 "2011-01-10T15:51:04Z")
no heat in winter and it over heats in summer. i have changed thermastate clutch fan, cant figer it out, any body got any ideas. --- ## [Bucking bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-bronco/58700)
**Author:** [@bear\_with\_a\_sore\_hea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bear_with_a_sore_hea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2010, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-bronco/58700 "2010-12-17T11:00:42Z")
hello , I have a 93 full size bronco with a 5.0 and was on the eglin reservation,when I soaked the motor going thru puddles so it started to have a high idle for about a hour then it now dies sometimes when im stopped an… --- ## [Bucking bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-bronco/58748)
**Author:** [@bear\_with\_a\_sore\_hea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bear_with_a_sore_hea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2010, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-bronco/58748 "2010-12-15T22:00:03Z")
Posted at 12/14/2010 8:57:29 AM in bucking bronco bucking bronco hello , I have a 93 full size bronco with a 5.0 and was on the eglin reservation,when I soaked the motor going thru puddles so it started to have… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/bronco/1918.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=bronco)