johngottfredson
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We got us some prophets up in here
Ford 2021 Ford Bronco
- Thread starter Hickey
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We got us some prophets up in here
Some companies are already advertising upgrade parts.
Here's one option.
www.madhatgarage.com
That obviously doesn't do anything to address the steering rack itself though...
Here's one option.
2021-Up BRONCO Outer Tie Rod Upgrade kit
2021-Up BRONCO Outer Tie Rod Upgrade kit
www.madhatgarage.com
That obviously doesn't do anything to address the steering rack itself though...
Houndoc
Registered User
- Location
- Grantsville
Thinking more and more it will be best to wait on my deposit and let them get a model year or two under their belts.
The_Lobbster
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Some companies are already advertising upgrade parts.
As cliche as it sounds, a chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link. Looking at the pictures previously posted, it was the pencil sized inner tie rod that failed. That kit replaces the outters but not the inners, so another failure is bound to happen. Ford is going to need to figure something else out.Here's one option.
2021-Up BRONCO Outer Tie Rod Upgrade kit
2021-Up BRONCO Outer Tie Rod Upgrade kit
That obviously doesn't do anything to address the steering rack itself though...
The_Lobbster
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Didn't seem to me he was beating on it, wouldn't have expected a double steering failure from that. Ford has some work to do to compete. But let's be honest like Jeeps, 80+% of these will never see more than a dirt road.I'd like to see a Jeep Wrongler attempt that obstacle. Am I right, guys?
I absolutely agree, just trying to find the humor in it
I kinda / sorta know a guy (via early bronco connections) that has a 2021 on 37's. He's been wheeling it fairly hard and regularly.
He's already been through 2 steering racks, and 1 tie rod.
This is definitely a problem.
He said that "solutions are forthcoming".
I don't know if that means aftermarket... or factory parts.
He's already been through 2 steering racks, and 1 tie rod.
This is definitely a problem.
He said that "solutions are forthcoming".
I don't know if that means aftermarket... or factory parts.
I told him that today and he said "IFS will stay."
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
Jinx
when in doubt, upgrade!
- Location
- So Jordan, Utah
gertsch
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Bountiful
Oh the growing pains for first year vehicles. I remember when the jk had its issues right out of the gate.
ID Bronco
Registered User
- Location
- Idaho Falls, ID
I keep hoping this is what is happening. I want these to be awesome so I can get one in a few years.
They'll still be delivering the '21 model in a few years. Better plan on a decade
Hope they have it worked out and recall taken care of so in 2035 when I can afford a used 2021 it will be all ready 😂
3/4 ton GM's, Hummers had similar issues. A the tie rod sleeve helped a lot. That guy stripped the gears in the rack. Probably stripped the rack after one tie rod failed. If you go through the thread (don't bother it is mostly an internet fight about if ford should or shouldn't warranty the Bronco) apparently Ford is going to offer a severe duty rack in the future...
This also doesn't seem to be widespread failure... yet...
Nathan
This also doesn't seem to be widespread failure... yet...
Nathan
- Location
- West Jordan
I think Ford has to sell more than 100 Broncos before anything could be considered widespread...
Seriously though, even if Ford does nothing at all about this, it'll be approximately 47 seconds before there are at least a couple HD steering rack and tie rod options on the aftermarket.