Customer Reviews

Ford Pick-ups & Bronco Automotive Repair Manual (1973 - 1979)

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As with most Haynes or Chilton manuals this book does give some useful information, step-by-step descriptions and nice diagrams. However it's sometimes a little vauge in it's descriptions. Also, as an early Bronco owner, this book only covers 1973 and later. This leaves 7 years of earlier production not covered.

Definitely a good reference, but I would also recommend finding an original factory Ford shop manual set. (5 book set usually found at swap meets or specialty automotive literature vendors)

This manual is an absolute essential for anyone who wants to work on an early ford bronco or 70's pick-up. It covers every topic from routine maintenance to engine and body repair. The content is based on a complete tear-down and rebuild of the truck. Although it is very technical subject matter, the wording is relatively simple where possible, and diagrams and photographs are very helpful. Information such as engine specifications and wiring diagrams are provided for individual year models where applicable. It does not discuss restoration explicitely, but the information it contains is as invaluable to the restorer as it is to the amatuer mechanic. In other words, this is truly THE book every early bronco owner should have on his shelf.

This is the first repair manual I bought to assist me in restoring my '76 Bronco. While it provides an adequate overview of the vehicles it tries to represent, it does not offer enough info to be useful to the more experienced do-it-yourselfer. Additionally, the coverage of pre-'78 trucks is insufficient for a manual that claims to be "Based on a complete teardown and rebuild". The only info that seems to stand out as being particularly useful are the chassis electrical schematics in the back. This manual is fine as a (very) basic reference to keep in the glovebox; however, if you're looking to do something more involved than doing a tuneup or brakes, look for a set of factory service manuals.

This manual doesn't leave much to figure out on your own. My first vehicle was a 1979 shortbed and this was my guide to an engine swap, brake jobs, spring replacement, turn signal switch replacement and countless other jobs. Don't drive your old Ford anywhere without a small basic tool kit and this Haynes manual.

Great book, recieved it and was surprised it was BRAND NEW!! Paid a fraction what it would cost from the store. Restoring this truck with my son and this book will help teach him all that he will need to do to have his own truck up and running.

Just the information my son & I needed to get the vacuum & wiring schematics to complete work on a pick-up we have.

the book is ok, it's like any other hanyes or chilton book. just never enough information on subject's in the book

The book is very helpful. It has helped me get my truck running again and has also helped me understand a little more about it. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to get there old truck running and replaced with the correct parts.

great book for caring for the older truck, unfortunately does not cover the Ranger for those years...but own one for my other vehicles and find them quite helpful

The book is very close to worthless. Most of the information is of the theoretical type, with very little practical information about performing actual maintenance and repairs. I am very dissappointed with the book.