I have never owned a Bronco, got the info off the Motorcraft site, but
have owned multiple 5.8 4x4s. 5.8 is a good engine. I had 2 f150s that
between them I put on 260k. No real engine problems, although the last
one with 160k on was starting to get blow by.
As far as the 4x4, for me the weak points were U-joints and hubs. On the
one truck, I had to have the fronts hubs and spindles replaced, although
I had extended warranty at that time and it didn't cost me. If I were
paying it could have been around $1k. U-joints because they are not
greasable and not used a lot can go bad. Then you have to tear apart a
lot to replace. Can't just drop them like the rear drive shaft.
Hope this helps.
Rocky wrote:
> thanks Marlin.
> How is the reliability of the Broncos with 5.8L & 4x4?
> Rocky
>
> "Marlin Singer" <marlin.singer@verizon.SPAMDAM.net> wrote in message
> news:Oh4jf.4458$P33.760@trnddc01...
>> Owners manual for the 96 Bronco with 5.8 states max trailer of 7,000 and
>> max GCWR of 12,000. I would not tow near the max with any vehicle. Makes
>> it to easy to get in trouble.
>>
>> Spdloader wrote:
>>> I've owned about a half-dozen or so Broncos and pulled trailers weighing
>>> that much and more, with the proper hitch and electric brakes. I believe
>>> you can tow around 7800lbs safely with a 4:10 rear end.
>>>
>>> Check this link. http://trucktrend.com/buyersguide/pr.../163_0210_pre/
>>>
>>>
>>> Spdloader
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Rocky" <jcadellano.spam@optonline.net> wrote in message
>>> news:Pazif.18418$Un7.4428@fe12.lga...
>>>> I am looking at 1987-1997 Bronco, automatic, 4x4, in very good shape to
>>>> be able to plow my driveway and tow a 6000 pound boat. What axle code
>>>> should I look for to make sure the truck can tow that much? Are these
>>>> years reliable if the vehicle was taken care of or are there years to
>>>> avoid?
>>>> Rocky
>>>>
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