I am looking at buying a 95 Bronco Eddie B with 108,000 on the odometer; it also has a 351. What potential problems should I be on the lookout for with these trucks? Were they plagued by recalls or constant repair items? Should I sell my reliable 96 Tacoma to make way for the Bronc? Thanks for all of your help in advance.

 

Bronco or Taco? Hmmm, personally its a no brainer. But, some things you might like to know. The Bronco is bigger, heavier and will suck down more fuel...can't deny that for a minute. However, with the 351 and the newest model year available, you are doing about as well as you can short of finding one with half the mileage which is highly unlikely. And in truth, 108k on the ticker isn't really that bad at all for the 351. I have 125k on a 302 that three years older and its a dream to drive. Not many if any major repair or recall items. The B pillar cracks at the ends of the rain gutters are very common but repairable. Mechanically, the automatic front hubs are unreliable to say the least. Aside from that you can search this forum and see what most people complain about. Keep in mind though when you are reading, no two trucks have been through the same thing in their service life. Some have been beaten to death by several owners and some have had the same owner that babies it every day. A lot of us like to tinker with them for the sake of tinkering. As a daily driver, I wouldn't trade mine for the world. Solid, dependable, big enough for friends to ride along with or WITHOUT the top. Room for stuff and probalby the most sure-footed vehicle I have ever driven. (Pun intended) I believe wheelMA1 has a 96 that he has even done some performance mods to. He may have more insight on that particular model year.