This is What It’s Like to Live with a Ford Bronco for 40,000 Miles | Long-Term Test Wrap-Up

[@edmundscars]

Bronco vs. Wrangler: What's your pick for a daily driver? Let us know in the comments.

[@rona6424]

Bronco 100%

[@dadventuretv2538]

Wrangler.

[@HarryKuloh]

Broncangler

[@willrector9716]

Wrangler..... that's what they use to catch broncos

[@sethpoeski2954]

Had a Bronco on order since October of 2021, got tired of waiting and bought a Wrangler. Overall, the Bronco is better on road and for long road trips, the Wrangler is better for offroad. The sheer width difference between the Bronco and the Jeep makes the Wrangler a lot more nimble and efficient off-road as well.

[@sm65-wj2bc]

I like how they showed the wrong dashboard.

[@MattnMathias]

Pretty sure you can edit your videos on KZbin. They choose to not correct their mistake…I’m guessing someone that works there knows the dash shot but is too lazy to

[@michaelparsons541]

Might be the 2025 dash, it looked like the 2025 Explorer dash, other than the Bronco on the horn.

[@joshuamperry]

@@michaelparsons541Nah, Bronco Sport most likely.

[@benschrader5797]

I’ve had my 2022 Bronco Badlands 2-door for almost 45,000 miles. Have driven it on multiple road trips across Texas to Kansas and Colorado, and have taken it to off-road parks and trails. Only issue of annoyance was the windows of the frameless doors sagging over time and needing adjustment, but other than that I’ve had no major problems. It’s roomier and more comfortable on the highway than an equivalent Wrangler. It might not have the same off road capability (or even durability) as a Wrangler, but I got the Bronco to get me to places my last car simply couldn’t, and the better on-road comfort made the Bronco a better choice for me.

[@richardoaks3597]

Like the long term reviews you guys have been doing lately. And actually keeping them beyond 6 months unlike tfl.

[@LMBC6Brian]

I have both a 24 Wrangler and a 23 Bronco badlands sas and the bronco is 100% the better vehicle in both on and offroad. 1000% actually.

[@tman9517]

Cool that you guys showed your team in the review. 👍🏼

[@arodriguez607]

They show a Bronco sport interior shot of dash instead of full size Bronco

[@KrAzYKARL49]

Come on Edmunds. Do better.

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Nice review. I have owned a 2022 4 door Black Diamond and a 2023 2 door Badlands and had no issues with either. I did not get the Sasquatch pkg because I don’t like the 35 in Good Year mud terrain tires. My Badlands has the 33 in BFG KO2 tires which are smooth and quiet on the road. Gas mileage not great but it is a heavy vehicle. Overall I am very satisfied with the Bronco.

[@zihaoli1549]

2022. 2.7 L Wildtrack Owner 57K mi Wrap up: engine misfire, and 45th days at dealerships. Can’t wait to Lemon it😢

[@Aceinfinity-le8zc]

I think it’s past lemon

[@zihaoli1549]

@@Aceinfinity-le8zc it’s still under 60K drivetrain warranty

[@jamesvegas702]

2021 base 2 door sasquatch carbon gray: 51,221 miles. Still holding strong and is a monster when my foot feels a little heavy.

[@billshoe22191]

I’m very curious if they gave a reason why the axles failed so early? I get. That’s it’s covered under warranty but I wonder if this might not be a larger issue down the road. Appreciate the update

[@Gltokensp06]

For a first gen FORD, not bad. It seemed like the front axle issue may have been.....self inflicted, dare I say it. I would be surprised if the Wrangler had these types of teething issues since the JK came out in 2006 and the JL was mostly a refresh.

[@skiptheroad]

The first gen Ford Bronco came out in 1966. The Bronco in this review is the 6th generation.

[@remembermorrison]

@@Gltokensp06 definitely self inflected. They showed a clip of them hammering the throttle with the front locker on, turning back and forth. That single moment alone is enough to convince me they were at fault.

[@davidpardy7055]

the 4x4 temporarily disables itself to cool off the clutch inside the transfer case when it starts to overheat. Or because it senses high energy transfer through the clutch. It re enables on its own

[@commbubba1990]

@4:24 - not a bronco interior :)

[@gurtejsingh656]

Do u think all the issues you had are fixed on the new 2023 or 2024 models

[@bronco-badlands]

I choose the Bronco any day. Google about the Jeep’s Pentastar engine issues on the oil housing. I use to have a Jeep myself before and had major issues with the oil. Although the Jeep may be a tad bit better than the Bronco off-road due to the front axel - but not by a long shot. Both are very capable vehicles. Great video and content/feedback. Now I know what to watch for on the roads.

[@tonepilot]

Loved the Johnny Cash reference!

[@louis0187]

Thanks for the awesome update.

[@jeremywillson3497]

I love the reviews that bash on the wranglers steering on the road. I have a 2023 wrangler with a 3 L diesel it drives great on road. It doesn’t drift or wander like I hear all these KZbinrs talking about it drives straight as an arrow and does not wander. There is a learning curve when you first drive it because the wheelbase is very short so it is a little twitchy but once you figure it out it drives perfectly on the road. Then all you people talking about how it drives like a truck that’s because it is a truck if you want a car that drives Like a sedan then go by BMW case closed. It’s like people that buy a three-quarter ton truck that is designed for towing and wonder why it ride so rough. People are clueless.

[@DUNEATV]

I agree…nothing wrong with the Wrangler steering!

[@mikewazowski3201]

I like the Omega x Swatch watch the main guy is wearing!

[@gothops154]

The biggest problem with a $70k+ Ford is that you have to go into a Ford dealer to buy and service

[@jeffspies8035]

Awesome review! I love the swing gate comedy bit :D

[@Soh90]

I was a HUGE fan of the Bronco… until Toyota released the Land Cruiser 😬 They both have unmatched curb appeal, but the LC just looks SO good to me

[@jeffpayne2675]

The only comparison in curb appeal ends at the curb. These are two completely different vehicles. If you want a car that never leave the road, the LC is a beautiful option. If you want to go deeper into the wilderness than dirt forestry roads, the Bronco is the clear choice between these two.

[@Ryan57Garr]

@@jeffpayne2675I guess you didn’t see the Throttle House video on the LC then 😂

[@grannas211]

@@Ryan57Garrbro. It’s night and day. The Land Cruiser is a poor man’s Defender.

[@barnett25]

The LC is no more capable off-road than my Subaru Outback. Same ground clearance even.

[@Soh90]

@@barnett25 Lol I’m guessing you’re trolling.

[@wesalexander2693]

I got on a waiting list for a new Bronco when it first came out. I was on that list for two years and never received the Bronco. Which is a good thing, because we went across town to the local Jeep dealer and ordered and received a new Jeep 392 Wrangler that will blow the doors off the Bronco in just about any situation. Except visits to the gas station. We have 14,000 miles on the Wrangler and no problems. The sound of that 392 is intoxicating, no V6 can compare. And did I mention I'm a Ford guy...

[@electrikoptik]

"My Bronco broke" This is something Ford dealers hear regularly 🤣

[@louis0187]

“My Jeep broke” This is something Jeep dealers hear regularly 🤣

[@donrollo7329]

@@louis0187 My Jeep Broke , a lot . The big one was the Jeeps intake manifold broke and had oil and fluids all over the driveway, the dealer said it was just a matter of tome for all jeeps to have the same issue as this is a known problem

[@B86432]

My neighbor does quality compliance for Ford said this thing is the biggest nightmare for them he can even remember for past 20 years 😂

[@ck4391]

I will say the rear door pocket nets on the Bronco do piss me off, you have to remove the door card and drill out the plastic spot welds to remove the net and existing bracket if you wanna have a clean aftermarket install.

[@michaelsteel5177]

After driving my 2024 Wrangler Rubicon X Unlimited to my daughter’s 2023 Bronco Wildtrack I prefer the Wrangler in all areas. The Bronco is nice and with the V6 Turbo does appear to have a little more horse power than the V6 in the Wrangler. However, the Bronco is like driving a larger box down the road and the steering wants to pull straight around corners so you have to keep readjusting the entire turn. I do not understand the issue with Wranglers not tracking straight, my 2008 and new 2024 drive straight as an arrow with factory 35s on the 2024. I have driven the 2024 90 MPH on the expressway with just one finger on the wheel and it stay right on course with no pulling from either side. I also find the seats in the Wrangler more comfortable especially with the new power adjustments. I also prefer the dash lay out on the Wrangler which is more traditional with large round gauges; the Bronco seems to be trying to have a more progressive electronic dash that makes me think it’s EVish and is not as easy to read. Regardless I am happy the Bronco is here to give Jeep competition in this segment, which is good for the consumer.

[@kamilb8232]

The Wrangler has recirculating ball steering and solid front axle. It steer fine on regular smooth roads, but the vagueness of the steering and impacts on the roads will lead to needing a lot of corrections on a typical, say, Midwest road.

[@DUNEATV]

I also have NO IDEA what people are talking about with the Wrangler steering…it’s awesome with no play or wondering whatsoever! To me the Wrangler is the far superior vehicle.

[@whispanic]

I just spent 5 days in a 2024 4Xe Wrangler. It’s clear to me. That the steering chatter is just parroting. The solid front axel will feel different over really specific impacts that would normally destroy a car tire since one wheel will affect the other. That is basic physics but the constant correction is nonsense. If the steering box was worn out sure, but not new. They drive like any other truck and compared to my WT Silverado, much much smoother over imperfections. While I appreciate that the reviewers version of “it hurts me but it means well” victim statement as reasoning for recommending it, I have to question how in good faith you can recommend a car that the average person will finance at 9% and 1K a month payments that by your own testing has been proven to be utterly unreliable and a subpar build quality on a 2 year old car that that has REQUIRED 5K in repairs and needs and additional 3K in repairs. 62K new and 30K in depreciation and 8K in repairs and you have the audacity to recommend it. This type of advice will leave the average consumer perpetually broke. Also, no mention of fuel consumption vs claimed figures would also factor in to the costs to real people here.

[@michaelsteel5177]

As a follow up on the Wrangler steering, I think some of the issues is when people make various modifications to the suspension that may not be perfectly tuned with factory set up. (Lifts, shocks, bump stops, tires, and control arms, etc.)

[@grannas211]

Please compare similar models. Not a rubicon vs an outer banks or something. The bronco is definitely better on road. Never heard a jeep guy say that before. That’s biased as hell. The solid axel is better for off road. We can like both. But to say jeep is better on road is insane.

[@farwest222]

I'm not sure you answered the question. Is the Bronco reliable b/c I'm thinking of buying one and it going to be my one and only vehicle.

[@narek_kona302]

I have a 2021 bronco and it still doesn't have adaptive cruise under 9 mph! Very frustrating. But we've put 17k miles in under a year 😅

[@videowsatcher]

more reliable than a wrangler (in the short term), with 90% of the offroad capability and 120% of the on road refinement. This makes it better than the Wrangler unless you spend 80% of your time offroad.

[@mnmz6934]

where did you get the fact that the brono is more reliable than the wrangler? lmao

[@The1Karking]

Great review

[@crimson49er]

04:21 i thought there hadnt been any substantive changes since launch, but holy moly that whee, dash, screen, console, etc... looks nothing like my '23 badlands. you got a freakin dial shifter? is that really the '21 bronco???? edit* laughing cuz they showed the actual bronco dash later on 😂 what the heck ford interior was that???

[@tyleraguilar2474]

I blast music while I drive. Does that help all that noise that comes with it?

[@mattdagger1480]

2024 bronco here. Still no cruise control under 15mph fyi.

[@thegreeneyej]

Bring us the Baja U-Drags!, there’s enough 4x4’s vehicles to keep busy.

[@owlhootsgame]

What do you think about Toyota land cruiser 2024?

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

I think people fail to realize you should be driving your 4×4 in 2H on a daily basis and not 4A or 4H. The transfer case will die if driven in 4A on the daily.

[@rickfinnstrom6376]

you can tighten the steering on jeeps there are a LOT of youtube videos out there that shows you how

[@sammyt3514]

This is a posterboy of a car you buy with your heart rather than your head. I'm pretty much in the latter category, which is why I'd avoid this car like the plague despite the fact I love its look. Life is too short to spend worrying about what the next thing to break on your car and leave you stranded will be.

[@matthewaarstad1331]

I'd argue that life is too short to worry about it in general and live a little. Get what you want and let your future self deal with it if a problem comes up.

[@sammyt3514]

@@matthewaarstad1331 That might work for the 'adventurous' type who thinks it thrilling to be stranded in a blizzard with a blown engine; I'm not that type.

[@remembermorrison]

You can actually program in stop and go with the Bronco. Really easy to do.

[@jlign]

That's a Bronco Sport dash at 4:22

[@dadventuretv2538]

IFS is so nice. So now let’s tell you about what broke… the IFS. Oh and three out of four Ford dealers couldn’t even find it. Guess the first three dealers never even put it on a lift and looked. 🤦‍♂️

[@jodensmith5093]

So it’s constantly broken and the dealers want to charge you an arm and a leg to fix anything and you’re using it as your camera crew car in place of a wrangler, which has none of those issues? And the wrangler is better as a dedicated off roader as you said. I’m lost

[@carguy7627]

The fact that people buy these large vehicles and complain that they don't drive like a mall crawler is amazing. I'm glad that the Bronco exists since it's good to have choice, but I'm glad that the Wrangler is still offroad first focused. I'd hate to see it devolve into a lowest common denominator for people who go down gravel roads and think that they went overlanding. I wish you had more variety in the people who review and not just city and suburb people who complain about seemingly every little thing.

[@donrollo7329]

I had a Jeep wrangler and it was terrible compared to my Bronco Wildtrak! road trips in Jeep are horrible, diving a Jeep is like driving a boat, you have to keep correcting the steering wheel back and forth just to go straight. The seats are not comfortable, I could go on and on. BUY the BRONCO!!!

[@LMBC6Brian]

DUDE, 4:23 you showed the bronco sport interior...LOL Thats NOT what the normal Bronco interior looks like at all.

[@AllTerrainNation]

Most of the issues are all taken care of in the aftermarket world. Same with the Wrangler

[@jhrodriguez08]

Land Cruiser’s don’t break at 40k miles they do at 400k 😂

[@rrad8106]

Question Edmunds: How many times has the Bronco been recalled since you obtained it? Not a fan of Ford's. I was a Ford person for most of my young adult life and finally came to realize that the quality is just not there. Way too much over-engineering and built-in obsolescence. Their vehicles seem to be designed to fail, spectacularly, especially when they begin to go out of warranty. Not in a position to financially replace a (now) $60k+ vehicle every 3-5 years. We learned that Nissan has vehicles that are reliable and repairable. Our 2015 Rogue has 145k+ miles on it, and other than routine maintenance, it has been flawless. Our 2019 Frontier has also been equally as bullet-proof; that replaced a 2004 Frontier that had nearly 200k miles on it. Oh, and on all THREE vehicles, there was ONE recall total (on the Rogue) since ownership. Enjoy your Bronco. I'll be watching this channel to see how well it ages.

[@YuenanCao]

Sorry but these reviewers are not the target demo - especially if you struggle opening doors

[@pingpongballz5998]

Probably Biden voters. But this bronco has too many problems for the price.

[@meetdtruth5600]

I keep wondering how a brand like ford spend less money on driver assist features like adaptive cruise that cannot activate under 15mph thats just a joke...the weather inpacts are reasonable for other adaptive cruose systems and it seems lie Kia rewlly nailed it this time

[@rustlebruxz0013]

Rugged, off road, ... bling.

[@johntaylor1145]

Don't buy a door net. Aftermarket hard pockets are cheap.

[@mnmz6934]

Wrangler is a better buy new or used since it's been on the market for more than a few decades. If comfort is what you seek on your commute, then both the Wrangler and the Bronco are the wrong choices. If you seek off-road capability, then the Wrangler is a better choice for its off-road capability and reliability. For curb appeal, it's personal preference. Wranglers also still have a bigger aftermarket support due to it being on the market WAY longer. If you tack on all that, then Wrangler > Bronco for now unless Jeep stops improving the Wrangler and let Ford catch up

[@xynurse6095]

Yeah leme go buy a product with something called a death wobble.... Get bent.

[@NaMinesClarence]

Wrong dash and b roll of a Wrangler off-roading ... solid attention to detail

[@davidR9410]

Moral of the story: Dealer service departments are con artists

[@samb6625]

Tell me your video production people don't know cars without telling me they don't know cars... @4:22 🤔

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

This is a prime example of why it is never worth your time or money to get your vehicle serviced at a dealership. This is also exactly why an extended warranty is never worth it. A warranty is only as good as the service center who takes on the claims. Zero effort, even if a customer could legitimately be in danger. It's shameful.

[@diegotobar6839]

6:35 Step in with the other foot and it'll be much easier. Nothing wrong with the placement of the grab handle. If it was in the 'normal' position this women wouldn't even be able to reach it....

[@DUNEATV]

I’d buy the Wrangler…made better, tougher drivetrain, proven platform, simple design, cheaper to lift, cheaper aftermarket stuff and most of all SOLID FRONT AXLE!

[@emgiusti88]

how dafuq is the defroster not covered under warranty?

[@patrickcarey393]

Edmunds have been in the vehicle business for many years and should know never to rely on a new model car to be perfect the year it is introduced. It takes at least 2 to 3 years for the manufacturer to discover and correct unexpected defects and that fact should be mentioned in your reviews. I have spent a large part of my working life as a commercial traveller and since my retirement 20 years ago have been driving new and used cars mainly on highway trips on a part time basis and have driven a few Broncos and have found them to be pleasant to drive highway cars and even a little nicer than Jeeps, which in turn are nicer highway cars than most other OEM sedans and SUVs. Lane keeping assist is very dangerous and should NOT be allowed on all cars except for Teslas where it works perfectly. Lane keeping assist has been available for some time now but has never been upgraded.

[@willrector9716]

After all those problems I can't belive you would even recommend or stand by that thing.......?.

[@SSS-mp8th]

Take a Suzuki Jimny any day. Wish we could get some of the cool JDM stuff over here. Or import instead of waiting 25 years and then still paying a 25% import duty cause, stupid. My next off-roader will be a Subaru Sambar or Honda Acty.

[@fordplay1469]

Oh bronco easy. Look these vehicles spend the majority of the time on road, and on road between the 1950s steering on the wrangler and terrible interior ergonomics the Bronco wins hands down. Take into consideration the wrangler is known for gremlins and problems, even though the Bronco isn't perfect its miles ahead in quality.

[@vvti6366]

I need a new engine in my tundra...😢

[@sk-un5jq]

Same ol story with Ford... Fix Or Repair Daily.

[@grannas211]

I know you’re not comparing motor train lol. Even the 4 cylinder is better than that granny motor v6 non turbo.

[@urbanstrencan]

Looks so good, but I would do EV conversion to it😅😅😂😂

[@rona6424]

Showing Bronco Sport Interior in a Bronco video? Wth lol 🤦‍♂️

[@Wised1000]

It's a Ford. The fact that anyone breaks it is no surprise. Built Ford cheap!

[@krashnpa]

It would have to be something besides the Bronco. Too many issues.

[@TopSecretVid]

Lol..Bronco Sport interior shot..

[@hereigoagain5050]

With your permission I'll use, "I'm skinnier than a Sumo wrestler." Ford is such a weird mix of awesomeness and awfulness. Ford accountants must have broken into the design studio after hours.

[@amigatommy7]

Friend of mine had one in the 80's. Little kids would run away when they saw him coming.

[@abdullah.al.noman.z]

bronco

[@garyross7496]

What a pile of junk. Replace the whole door because of a torn net??? 3 dealer trips to diagnose broken axles???? After getting stuck in a few inches of snow no less. A vehicle designed for going adventuring that can’t reliably do so is not an adventure vehicle.

[@MJ-fj9yv]

I am good with a late model Toyota. Thanks, but no thanks.

[@amigatommy7]

"great off-road" means it sucks on road.

[@XESeVillain]

J…(Min) …E …(5.15) ...E…P

[@indaydongtv5139]

FORD=Fixed or repair daily🤷🏽‍♂️

[@carlson2012abqb]

So actually one person actually drove this vehicle and everyone else pretended, great video weirds..

[@Shakshuka69]

Is shiet

[@马k]

Note to self, don't buy a Bronco.....

[@B86432]

They already played out 😂

[@shanewilfon6860]

Ford=🗑️

[@Sami-rp7mf]

Stopped watching after 10nsec. This is 1st edition we cant affordbthis. In future, upload base and top model of cars ir suvs.