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scripts · 04-05-2007, 11:40 AM

Me and my dad have been looking at a 92-96 (never really asked) Bronco XLT w/ 351 and 190K on the ticker. The guy is asking 2800 but said he would negotiate. My dad test drove it while I was at work yesterday and said that everything ran great (no engine noise, lots of power) except that it idled high (2K idle, around 1300 in gear) and the tranny shifted hard (not a little tap, I guess it kicked farely hard).

What are your guy's take on the problems, I'm guessing that the idle can be adjusted (don't know, I've never dealt with a EFI ford). What do you guys think. I'de really like to get it to replace my nissan but don't want another lemon.

4xMedic · 04-06-2007, 02:22 AM

My take is that I would take it to a reputable mechanic for a new vehicle inspection prior to buying it. The $75 you spend will work for you whether you decide not to buy it because it'll cost you thousands to get running right or whether you use the problems that the mechanic finds to talk the seller down in price.

welndmn · 04-06-2007, 07:51 AM

High idle, could be as simple as a vaccum leak.
But with almost 200k on the motor, plan to buy one.

ILF150 · 04-06-2007, 08:06 AM

i'll tell you now that the tranny is on its last leg. definately going to need a rebuild. if you're lucky you might be able to get it fixed before it needs a full rebuild but the chances are slim to none. if its an e40d plan to spend a pretty penny and get one with a warranty

trkklr77 · 04-06-2007, 08:20 AM

and it has ttb suspension.........................

worn motor
worn tranny
bad suspension
you are unfamiliar with how to fix it................

it had better have killer paint and interior but that wont get you home at the end of the day.

adam1ton150 · 04-06-2007, 12:04 PM

tranny is probably going out, unless it has a shift kit in it, which is unlikely, high idle cannot be adjusted, it is all run by computer, could also just be a sensor or something, its really hard to tell

Ragged_ol_86 · 04-07-2007, 09:40 PM

High Idle sounds like a TPS (throttle positioning sensor).

04-05-2007, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
scripts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 74209 Location: East Wenatchee, WA Posts: 84	Question about Bronco I might buy Me and my dad have been looking at a 92-96 (never really asked) Bronco XLT w/ 351 and 190K on the ticker. The guy is asking 2800 but said he would negotiate. My dad test drove it while I was at work yesterday and said that everything ran great (no engine noise, lots of power) except that it idled high (2K idle, around 1300 in gear) and the tranny shifted hard (not a little tap, I guess it kicked farely hard). What are your guy's take on the problems, I'm guessing that the idle can be adjusted (don't know, I've never dealt with a EFI ford). What do you guys think. I'de really like to get it to replace my nissan but don't want another lemon.

04-06-2007, 02:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
4xMedic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9711 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 489	My take is that I would take it to a reputable mechanic for a new vehicle inspection prior to buying it. The $75 you spend will work for you whether you decide not to buy it because it'll cost you thousands to get running right or whether you use the problems that the mechanic finds to talk the seller down in price. __________________ :usa:

04-06-2007, 07:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
welndmn Well Done Man! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 398 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 17,434 Blog Entries: 3	High idle, could be as simple as a vaccum leak. But with almost 200k on the motor, plan to buy one. __________________ Mark 71 Bronco. 42's and bolt on goats. 47' CJ2a, 302, C4, 33's. 2012, year of the flat fender.

04-06-2007, 08:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,206	and it has ttb suspension......................... worn motor worn tranny bad suspension you are unfamiliar with how to fix it................ it had better have killer paint and interior but that wont get you home at the end of the day. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

04-07-2007, 09:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ragged_ol_86 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57423 Location: Somewhere between Illusion and Denial.... Posts: 224	High Idle sounds like a TPS (throttle positioning sensor). __________________ Josh 86 Bronco XLT [URL="http://www.myspace.com/Ragged_ol_86"][COLOR="Red"][B]Myspace[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [QUOTE=trampas;8493788]i'm not gonna open this thread anymore you fawkin nutjob motherfawkers :flipoff2:[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=CrustyJeep;7248978] "Drink bleach and deep throat a garden weasel."[/QUOTE]

04-06-2007, 08:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
ILF150 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 87992 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 165	i'll tell you now that the tranny is on its last leg. definately going to need a rebuild. if you're lucky you might be able to get it fixed before it needs a full rebuild but the chances are slim to none. if its an e40d plan to spend a pretty penny and get one with a warranty

04-06-2007, 12:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
adam1ton150 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 84029 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 99	tranny is probably going out, unless it has a shift kit in it, which is unlikely, high idle cannot be adjusted, it is all run by computer, could also just be a sensor or something, its really hard to tell

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