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From 1995 Ford Bronco “Red 95”, documented by RichScar.

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1995 Ford Bronco - Repainted Vermillion with fine pearl glitter M6517D Detailed inspection $300 (done) Read maintenance history paperwork $20 (done) ---------… 1995 Ford Bronco - Since the truck will be stored, the instructions in this TSB should be followed: [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/747761] ht… 1995 Ford Bronco - Since the truck will not be driven regularly, a Battery Tender Jr. would be good for the battery & alternator. As gas prices go up, a locki… 1995 Ford Bronco - All the fuses are good and the correct ratings, except C (horn/cruise/F2P), F (trailer Right), G (trailer Left), 5 (ADM), & 8 (RKE/PSOM/chi… 1995 Ford Bronco - CoverLay door panels are the only new replacements available. The dash carpet is installed with adhesive velcro pads. An aftermarket steeri… 1995 Ford Bronco - The speedometer (PSOM) has been calibrated to 8.64 for the 33" tires, so MPG calculations should be more accurate now. If MPG remains low,… 1995 Ford Bronco - The dash & (re-upholstered) pad appear perfect, other than the adhesive velcro for the carpet cover. Oddly, this truck has the old push-pul… 1995 Ford Bronco - The light blue is the airbag diagnostic module (ADM); the black one to its left (front) is the chime; to its right (rear) is the remote key… 1995 Ford Bronco - To inspect the sloppy shifter, the knee bolster & column shrouds were removed & washed. The shifter & tube have not yet broken (common on e… 1995 Ford Bronco - Both front doors' & the right t/g strike sleeve are missing. So are at least 4 of the rubber body plugs. Supply & install 4 used OE rubber… 1995 Ford Bronco - Both front doors are sagging (the driver's due to a worn upper hinge) which is probably why both of their strike sleeves have broken away.… 1995 Ford Bronco - For no apparent reason, the right vent window seal is twisted. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/687495] https://www.supermot… 1995 Ford Bronco - Right door mirror did not respond to the remote switch. After diagnosis, an unplugged connector was found pushed into the lower B-pillar in… 1995 Ford Bronco - The Opal cloth front bench seat from a '95 F150 has been installed, with its belt buckles, and 4 good headrest catches. The holes for the c… 1995 Ford Bronco - The 2 small black wires going under the driver's threshold are not original, but their function isn't apparent. 1995 Ford Bronco - Transfer case shifter & boot have been butchered. Ford F2TZ-7277-A $37.20 plus tax *********** R&R boot (labor only) $30 *********** [url=h… 1995 Ford Bronco - The driver's vanity lamps are intermittent. As I removed & installed the lenses to check the bulbs, they'd go off & on. Both seem to be wor… 1995 Ford Bronco - Since it lacks the overhead console, this truck has the base (manual-dimming) rear view mirror. It does have the dual visor option, which u… 1995 Ford Bronco - While changing the front seat, the interior trim was out revealing that several of the pushpins are missing, and the others are stripped. M… 1995 Ford Bronco - The rear dome lamp switch is seized, and the bulb may be burned out. Replace bulb only (may not work if switch is burned) $5 Supply & insta… 1995 Ford Bronco - Supply & install 4 tether points for child seats, as described in this link $360 [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1163541] h… 1995 Ford Bronco - The w/s trim was painted with the rest of the truck, but it has chipped, and been touched up. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/med… 1995 Ford Bronco - Although the camper shell was repainted gloss black, some red body paint got on its rubber gaskets. And the original red shows in a few pla… 1995 Ford Bronco - The factory fuel cap tether is broken. Supply & install used OE tether $10 (not recommended) Supply & install new shorter Ford tether $15 S… 1995 Ford Bronco - The swingaway was also painted body color. There is no noticeable t/g rust outside or in. The bumper was raised badly to match the body lif… 1995 Ford Bronco - The right t/g strike sleeve & both front doors' sleeves are missing. So are at least 4 rubber body plugs, and the right door conduit isn't… 1995 Ford Bronco - The tailgate has some of the typical problems: it's dirty (due to the outer weatherbelt failing at some point, but it has been replaced), t… 1995 Ford Bronco - The camper shell's run for the t/g glass is degraded & cracking badly. Several body plugs are missing. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/reg… 1995 Ford Bronco - The swingaway latch & strike were painted. The tape on the strike sleeve appears to be holding a crack together. Replacement strike sleeves… 1995 Ford Bronco - The aftermarket wheel arch mouldings, wheels, & body mouldings appear to have been installed properly. The tailpipe tip & bumpers have been… 1995 Ford Bronco - The door mirror fronts & bases were painted with the body. This mirror's power connector was found unplugged inside the B-pillar. Supply &… 1995 Ford Bronco - Like the w/s trim, the antenna base isolator has been painted. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/859762] https://www.supermot… 1995 Ford Bronco - The base timing was off a few degrees, which was making the engine burn more gas & make less power. It's now set according to the VECI labe… 1995 Ford Bronco - This K&N 57-2542 FIPK is supplying hot air to the engine, which is less-efficient than the factory filter box & tubes. A K&N filter also re… 1995 Ford Bronco - Remove FIPK; install used OE air filter box & tubes, new PCV breather hose (new fabricated plastic tube &/or new aftermarket rubber hose),… 1995 Ford Bronco - The cowl-to-hood seal (which prevents engine fumes from entering the HVAC fresh air intake) is degraded and most of its screws are missing… 1995 Ford Bronco - Because the calipers were being compressed (driving the fluid back to the reservoir), it was necessary to remove some fluid to prevent it o… 1995 Ford Bronco - Most of the other fluids look OK and are at the correct levels, but it's hard to know how old they are. R&R power steering fluid (includes… 1995 Ford Bronco - What began as a quick check of the radiator cap (which failed to hold even 5 psi for 10 minutes) escalated to tracking down several coolant… 1995 Ford Bronco - The degraded recirculate line has already been replaced with white silicone. With the other recent HVAC repairs, the AC seems to be working… 1995 Ford Bronco - The outside HVAC box exhibits the typical sagging, but doesn't appear to be leaking. The recirculate vacuum line has been replaced with whi… 1995 Ford Bronco - The cowl drains are not as badly clogged as most, but they do have some debris. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/901904] htt… 1995 Ford Bronco - The PCV valve looks to be factory. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/833143_1] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/833143/thu… 1995 Ford Bronco - The vapor hose from the canister to the CANP solenoid is degrading (as usual) and has split enough to fall off the canister nipple. [url=ht… 1995 Ford Bronco - The body lift necessitated lowering the fan shroud, bending the ATF cooler lines, and raising the bumper (poorly). IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMAL… 1995 Ford Bronco - To determine if this leak is from the oil pan or ATF cooler hose, the engine & undercarriage need to be washed thoroughly. IF THE IMAGE IS… 1995 Ford Bronco - The engine is surprisingly dry, but may be leaking around the oil pan gasket, or it could be blowing back from the ATF cooler hose. IF THE… 1995 Ford Bronco - The oil isn't due to be changed, but it's overfull and the filter is an undersized cheapo. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=https:… 1995 Ford Bronco - The fan shroud has been lowered as part of the body lift. The oil filter is undersized - it should be a Ford FL-820S (unless the oil cooler… 1995 Ford Bronco - The aftermarket plugs & wires look fairly new & clean. The cap & rotor are also new aftermarket, but they don't have the dielectric grease… 1995 Ford Bronco - The transmission is surprisingly clean, and the body has no noticeable rust or mud. 1995 Ford Bronco - The engine mounts are broken, which is putting extra stress on the oil-soaked transmission mount. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url… 1995 Ford Bronco - The front diff oil looks OK, and is very slightly over full. There is no indication it has ever been changed, and it doesn't need to be. 1995 Ford Bronco - There are no substantial leaks, but the transmission pan & mount are grimy, and the rear diff appears to be seeping some oil around the lef… 1995 Ford Bronco - The MLPS appears original & OK. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/81709] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/81709/thumbnail/… 1995 Ford Bronco - The original muffler & driveshafts are OK, but the rearmost u-joint may be wearing abnormally. The paint marks on the rear diff cover could… 1995 Ford Bronco - The driveshafts now have alignment marks, so that if they're ever removed, they can be re-installed in the same orientations. [url=https://… 1995 Ford Bronco - The rear differential plug put up a fight because the last person to check it put it back in with an impact driver, stripping the square dr… 1995 Ford Bronco - The front bumper has been raised for the body lift by torch-cutting the frame horn. The flat plate for the upper bolt is pointless - it add… 1995 Ford Bronco - The steering seems twitchy, and has poor return-to-center. It's impossible to know if that's because of the 2 steering dampers, or if they… 1995 Ford Bronco - Due to the body lift, the transfer case shift lever has been cut, extended, & welded. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=https://www… 1995 Ford Bronco - The 3" body lift necessitated changing to longer body mount bolts, adding lift lips, raising the bumpers & tailpipe, lengthening the filler… 1995 Ford Bronco - The tailpipe was raised for the body lift. 1995 Ford Bronco - The body mounts are collapsing, as usual with factory vulcanized rubber mounts at this age. But it's especially bad with a body lift becaus… 1995 Ford Bronco - The e-brake cables work freely, and the brake pedal appears to function normally. It's not critical, but Ford recommends rerouting the Left… 1995 Ford Bronco - The fuel tank & fuel lines look OK, with no significant rust anywhere on the truck. If access is ever needed inside the fuel tank, it's muc… 1995 Ford Bronco - Due to the body lift, lift lips have been screwed on, but this one was not cut to fit around the filler neck. R&I lift lip to fit filler ne… 1995 Ford Bronco - Despite the invoice saying that the previous owner paid for the work, these leaf spring bushings do not look like they've ever been replace… 1995 Ford Bronco - The factory 7 degree shim is missing on both sides, causing the rearmost u-joint to operate at nearly 8 degrees, instead of the recommended… 1995 Ford Bronco - Having the wrong rear axle shim is putting the u-joint at a dangerous angle (nearly 8°), which is contributing to the noise & vibration in… 1995 Ford Bronco - The line of fire adapter is hung on the wiring where it may be damaged by mud, gravel, or debris thrown by the tire. The hitch receiver app… 1995 Ford Bronco - Due to the body lift, the rear bumper was raised. But it is not attached solidly enough to be used for towing or bumping. The hitch receive… 1995 Ford Bronco - Other than sun-fading, the trailer connector looks good. The trailer backup lamps & battery charge relays are not installed. Clean & paint… 1995 Ford Bronco - The LHR autoadjuster wasn't turning freely, and there was a minor error in the assembly order, so all the brakes were blown clean, disassem… 1995 Ford Bronco - The front brakes were cleaned, inspected, & lubed similarly. Like the drums, the rotors are close (25.5mm) to their discard thickness (24.4… 1995 Ford Bronco - Since the front wheels apparently didn't come with 4WD center sleeves, the hub snouts have now been painted. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, cli… 1995 Ford Bronco - The hub locks don't engage; probably due to never having been serviced. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/72050] https://www.… 1995 Ford Bronco - The 17-year-old spare tire is smaller than the road tires, and doesn't appear to hold air. It's now at its maximum pressure (55psi). So are… 1995 Ford Bronco - A [url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C8T99S]5/16" magnetic inline filter was added to the ATF cooler loop, as recommended by Ford.… 1995 Ford Bronco - The degraded fuel vapor lines were replaced with new 1/4" fuel hose. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/… 1995 Ford Bronco - While the coolant was out, the nipples that had leaked were cleaned. Some required manual sanding to remove the corrosion. Then the hoses w… 1995 Ford Bronco - The cowl drains were emptied. The right one contained the filler plug for the cowl. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=https://www.s… 1995 Ford Bronco - The cowl-to-hood seal was replaced with a good used one. And the liquid line hangers were re-attached. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.… 1995 Ford Bronco - The distributor cap terminals were scraped, and the cap & rotor were coated with dielectric grease as recommended by Ford. IF THE IMAGE IS… 1995 Ford Bronco - While the engine was cold, 2 cans of Berryman's B-12 pour-in were added to the crankcase. Then the engine was run up to full temperature, a… 1995 Ford Bronco - The factory oil cooler has been removed, and a connector , Standard PS60 pressure sender , and FL1A filter installed. Additionally, a jumpe… 1995 Ford Bronco - The air intake & condenser are now screened. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1145028]… 1995 Ford Bronco - New RS62 Radiator Cap , EV68C PCV Valve , FA1603 Breather Filter , & FA1046 Air Filter IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=https://ww… 1995 Ford Bronco - The tailgate strike sleeves were replace, and the swingaway handle's slack taken up. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=https://www.… 1995 Ford Bronco - The front wheel bearings were cleaned & packed with disk brake grease, and the seals were replaced. The previously-empty space inside the h… 1995 Ford Bronco - Although the 3-screw automatic hub locks were washed in ATF as recommended by Ford & Warn, they didn't function. So they were soaked in sol… 1995 Ford Bronco - Since they're due on the 120K service, all the latches, hinges, & linkages were lubed with flowable grease; and all the door & window seals… 1995 Ford Bronco - New transfer case boot [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1166590] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1166590/thumbnail/2tcas… 1995 Ford Bronco - Fitting the new t-case boot took a lot more time than expected. After removing the old one, it was apparent why it had been screwed back do… 1995 Ford Bronco - The shifter bushings are new, and glued into place. The boot has also been replaced. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/701936… 1995 Ford Bronco - The last step of the oil sender reversion is to jumper the oil gauge resistor on the back of the cluster. The wire is long enough that the… 1995 Ford Bronco - Polyurethane engine & transmission mounts will never break, soften, harden, or collapse; like all factory-style mounts do. IF THE IMAGE IS… 1995 Ford Bronco - The rear axle shims have been switched back to stock, so the rear U-joint is not as stressed. The U-bolts were torqued to 100 lb-ft 3x. [ur… 1995 Ford Bronco - The engine bay has been washed with Dawn & PurplePower. 1995 Ford Bronco - The 4 road tires were match-balanced to reduce their weights & road force. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/832842] https://…