Ford 2021 Ford Bronco

[Greg]

Reckless driver manages to break bronco tie rod/rack. This is not how Ford intended this to be used, way too extreme

I get that Ford is offering an upgrade, but how many people are going to break their Bronco on the trail and have a bad experience getting it off the trail and into the shop? That breakdown would put a pretty sour taste in my mouth about the build quality of a brand new Bronco, if I were a buyer.

I'd hope Ford realizes how poorly built the steering components are, to the point they decide to beef up the parts on the production line and keep this from happening.

 

[Spork]

Broke my Bronco’s tie rod on rack and pinion 🤬

Well, as expected, that tiny little threaded tie rod on the rack and pinion was the weak point. Hardly even sent it but as my tire crested the top of the log, the force on the back of the wheel snapped the tie rod. I could be wrong here but I don’t feel I was even ragging on it. What’s the fix...

www.bronco6g.com

 

[N-Smooth]

I get that Ford is offering an upgrade, but how many people are going to break their Bronco on the trail and have a bad experience getting it off the trail and into the shop? That breakdown would put a pretty sour taste in my mouth about the build quality of a brand new Bronco, if I were a buyer.

This x1000000000. Steering is THE WORST thing to break on the trail.

 

[Herzog]

That should be a recall by now. Can you imagine weakening that thing on a washboard road then hitting the highway? Hell, what about a big pothole?

Some idiot in finance really thought they were gonna save money on that move.

 

[RustEoldtrux]

So a Ford factory sponsored Bronco running King of the Hammers doesn't project the expectation that this vehicle is offroad worthy?

 

[N-Smooth]

So a Ford factory sponsored Bronco running King of the Hammers doesn't project the expectation that this vehicle is offroad worthy?

I could see how that would confuse the average person that doesn't realize they're almost definitely not running stock steering.

 

[RustEoldtrux]

I'm sure they didn't use much, if any, stock steering and suspension parts, but running the King of the Hammers with a stockish looking Bronco does give the impression that they should be offroad worthy. Ford should have expected buyers to use Broncos for more than grocery getters and built them stronger.

 

[N-Smooth]

I'm sure they didn't use much, if any, stock steering and suspension parts, but running the King of the Hammers with a stockish looking Bronco does give the impression that they should be offroad worthy. Ford should have expected buyers to use Broncos for more than grocery getters and built them stronger.

I agree, especially considering that they have lockers, electric swaybar discos and trail turning or whatever they call that stuff. I think it should be a recall and the bean counter that Herzog mentioned should be fired

 

[spaggyroe]

 

[Herzog]

Clever and cheap fix! It would be interesting to see if that actually solves the problem long term.

Edit: What? 349.00 for a UHMW bushing?

 

[Spork]

Clever and cheap fix! It would be interesting to see if that actually solves the problem long term.

Edit: What? 349.00 for a UHMW bushing?

I was expecting something a little more elaborate for $349. Looks like a PVC reducer.

BroncBusterTX

broncbustertx.com

Their splint is made out of aluminum, looks machined, doesn't look like something left over from putting in a sprinkler system.

 

[johngottfredson]

I’m definitely not as knowledgeable as y’all on this type of thing- does their tie rod splint look like it would actually do the trick?

Tie Rod "BusterBrace" Set

Overview: During our research and testing of the BroncBushing out on the trail, we determined another weak point of the Bronco steering is the tie rods, themselves. In an effort to strengthen the tie rods and prevent them from failing on the trail, we developed the Tie Rod BusterBrace set. These...

broncbustertx.com

 

[spaggyroe]

Just came across this. It looks like spicer is rolling out upgraded axles, half shafts and drivelines.

2021+ Bronco | Spicer Parts

spicerparts.com

 

[spaggyroe]

More good news from the aftermarket. Hard tops (4 door only) will be available from a third party.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-ford-bronco-will-soon-be-available-with-adv-fiberglass-hardtops-179438.html

 

[Jinx]

We had a two door and four door on the trail with us Saturday, (8am Plan B)

Lots of gizmos that the drivers loved chatting about, but over all they wheeled pretty good and even got a scratch (trail tattoo) or two.

Fun guys out of California.

 

[Spork]

I guess the pictures of the raptor version are real...

Found this:

 

[Trate D]

 

[moab_cj5]

I guess the pictures of the raptor version are real...

Found this:

I will have to read about it. I can’t watch more than 10 seconds of that dude…

 

[spaggyroe]

Here's the official Bronco Raptor video from Ford.

A few tech specs from that vid:
- 60% increased front wheel travel, 40% increased rear.
- 3.0L twin turbo, targeting 400+ HP
- Fox 3.1 shocks
- Swaybar disconnect available at higher speeds
- Ford performance competition axles. (I'm curious to know more about this)
- 37" tires

 

[N-Smooth]

I feel like they’re doing a social experiment. Like the sales dept bet the design dept that they could still sell them with those TERRIBLE looking flares 🤣🤣🤣