Line Art Front of a Ford Bronco on a Road

American sport-utility vehicle

For the meaty crossover SUV produced since 2020, see Ford Bronco Sport. For the compact SUV produced from 1984–1990, see Ford Bronco II.

Motor vehicle

Ford Bronco
2021 Ford Bronco 4-door Outer Banks
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	1965–1996 2021–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV (1965–1977) Full-size SUV (1977–1996) Mid-size SUV (2021–present)
Trunk manner	2-door SUV (1965–1996, 2021–present) 4-door SUV (2021–present)
Layout	Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Chronology
Successor	Ford Trek (for full-size model)

The Ford Bronco is a model line of sport utility vehicles manufactured and marketed by Ford. The get-go SUV model developed by the company, v generations of the Bronco were sold from the 1966 to 1996 model years. A sixth generation of the model line is sold from the 2021 model year.^[1] The nameplate has been used on other Ford SUVs, namely the 1984–1990 Bronco II compact SUV and the 2021 Bronco Sport compact crossover.

Originally developed as a compact off-road vehicle using its own chassis,^[2] the Bronco initially competed against the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout. For 1978, Ford enlarged the Bronco, making it a short-wheelbase version of the F-Serial pickup truck; the full-size Bronco competed against the Chevrolet K5 Blazer and Dodge Ramcharger.

Following a decline in demand for large two-door SUVs, Ford discontinued the Bronco after the 1996 model year, replacing information technology with the 4-door Ford Expedition; followed by the larger Ford Excursion. Subsequently a 25-year hiatus, the sixth-generation Bronco is now for the showtime fourth dimension a mid-size two-door SUV, also offered as a 16 in (41 cm) longer wheelbase, full-size four-door, competing directly with the Jeep Wrangler as both a two-door and a four-door (hardtop) convertible.

From 1965 to 1996, the Ford Bronco was manufactured past Ford at its Michigan Truck Establish in Wayne, Michigan, where it will also manufacture the sixth-generation version.^{[three] [four] [5]}

First generation (1966) [edit]

Motor vehicle

First generation
Ford Bronco Wagon (First generation)
Overview
Product	Baronial 1965–1977
Model years	1966–1977
Associates	United States: Wayne, Michigan (Michigan Associates Constitute)
Designer	Donald N. Frey (1964) Paul G. Axelrad, McKinley Thompson Jr. (1964)[6]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV
Torso mode	3-door SUV[7] two-door pickup[vii] 0-door roadster[vii]
Layout	F4 layout
Powertrain
Engine	170 cu in (2.8 L) Straight-6 200 cu in (3.3 L) Straight-vi 289 cu in (iv.7 Fifty) small block V8 302 cu in (4.9 L) small-scale block V8
Transmission	3-speed manual iii-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	92 in (ii,337 mm)[viii]
Length	151.5 in (three,848 mm)[8]
Width	68.v in (1,740 mm)[viii]
Height	71.6 in (i,819 mm)[8]

The idea behind the Bronco began with Ford product manager Donald Northward. Frey in the early on 1960s (who also conceived the Ford Mustang) and engineered past Ford engineer Paul 1000. Axelrad, with Lee Iacocca approving the final model for production in Feb 1964, after the first clay models were built in mid-1963. Developed as an off-route vehicle (ORV), the Bronco was intended as a competitor for the Jeep CJ-v, International Harvester Picket and Toyota Land Cruiser. Today a meaty SUV in terms of size, Ford marketing shows a very early example of promoting a civilian off-roader equally a "Sports Utility" (the ii-door pickup version).^{[9] [x]}

Initially selling well, following the introduction of the Chevrolet Blazer, Jeep Cherokee, and International Scout Two (from 1969 to 1974), demand shifted towards SUVs with meliorate on-road capability, leading to a refuse in demand for the Bronco.

Chassis [edit]

The start-generation Bronco is built upon a chassis developed specifically for the model range, shared with no other Ford or Lincoln-Mercury vehicle. Built on a 92-inch wheelbase (sized betwixt the CJ-5 and Scout; only an inch shorter than the later CJ-7), the Bronco used box-department body-on-frame construction.

To simplify production, all examples were sold with four-bike drive; a shift-on the-fly Dana 20 transfer case and locking hubs were standard.^[11] The rear beam was a Ford 9-inch axle, with Hotchkiss drive and leafage springs; the front axle was a Dana 30, replaced by a Dana 44 in 1971.^[11] In contrast to the Twin I-Beams of larger Ford trucks, the Bronco used radius artillery to locate the coil-sprung front beam, along with a lateral track bar, assuasive for a 34-pes turning circle, long cycle travel, and antidive geometry (useful for snowplowing). A heavier-duty suspension system was an selection, forth with air front springs.^[xi]

Powertrain [edit]

At its Baronial 1965 launch, the Bronco was offered with a 170-cubic-inch inline six.^[11] Derived from the Ford Falcon, the 105-hp engine was modified with solid valve lifters, a 6-United states-quart (6 L) oil pan, heavy-duty fuel pump, oil-bath air cleaner, and carburetor with a bladder bowl compensated against tilting. In March 1966, a 200-hp 289-cubic-inch V8 was introduced as an option.^[11] For the 1969 model yr, the 289 V8 was enlarged to 302 cubic inches, remaining through the 1977 model year. For 1973, a 200 cubic-inch inline half-dozen became the standard engine, offered through 1977.

To lower production costs, at its launch, the Bronco was offered solely with a iii-speed, column-shifted manual transmission and floor-mounted transfer case shifter (with a flooring-mounted manual shifter after condign a pop modification).^[11] In 1973, in response to buyer need, a three-speed automated transmission was offered as an option.^[11]

Trunk design [edit]

In a central theme of the outset-generation Bronco, styling was subordinated to simplicity and economy, and then all glass was apartment, bumpers were directly C-sections, and the left and right door skins were symmetrical (prior to the fitment of door-mounting hardware).

For 1966, three Bronco trunk configurations were offered, including a 2-door wagon and half-cab pickup, and open up-trunk roadster.^[xi] At its $2,194 base price ($17,507 in 2018 dollars), the Bronco included few civilities as standard. Withal, a large number of options were offered through both Ford and its dealers, including front end saucepan seats, a rear demote seat, a tachometer, and a CB radio, likewise as functional items such every bit a tow bar, an auxiliary gas tank, a power take-off, a snowplow, a winch, and a posthole digger.^[11] Aftermarket accessories included campers, overdrive units, and the usual array of wheels, tires, chassis, and engine parts for increased performance.

For 1967, Ford introduced the Sport option package for the Bronco wagon. Consisting primarily of chrome exterior trim and wheelcovers, the Sport package was distinguished by red-painted FORD grille lettering.^[11] For 1970, the Bronco Sport became a freestanding model rather than an option package.^[11]

To comply with federal regulations, the Bronco was fitted with backup lights and side marker lamps (in 1967 and 1968, respectively). Afterwards struggling with sales, the open up-body Bronco roadster was withdrawn after the 1968 model twelvemonth.^[11]

After 1972, the Bronco half-cab was withdrawn; along with its lower sales compared to the carriage, Ford had introduced the larger Ford Courier compact pickup.

In a minor revision, for 1977, the exterior-mounted fuel tank caps were replaced behind hinged doors (every bit on all other Ford trucks).^[11]

• 1966-1977 Ford Bronco torso styles

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  1966 Bronco roadster

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  1966 Bronco roadster, left side

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  1966 Bronco roadster, right side

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  1966 Bronco roadster, rear

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  1966 Bronco roadster instrument panel

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  1972–1976 Bronco Ranger wagon

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  1972–1976 Bronco Ranger wagon, rear

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  1966–1967 Bronco pickup

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  1966–1967 Bronco pickup interior

Trim [edit]

Initially offered as a single trim level with a long option list, for 1967, Ford introduced the Sport choice parcel for the Bronco wagon. Consisting primarily of chrome exterior trim and wheelcovers, the Sport package was distinguished past red-painted FORD grille lettering.^[11] For 1970, the Bronco Sport became a freestanding model rather than an option package.^[11]

For 1972, in line with the F-Series trucks, the Ranger trim became the top-of-the-line Bronco, offering body stripes, model-specific wheel covers, cloth seats, woodgrain door panels, and carpeted interior.^[11]

In a 1975 interior revision, the Bronco Sport and Bronco Ranger adapted the two-spoke steering bicycle from the F-Series.^[xi]

Sales [edit]

1966–1977 Ford Bronco production^[11]

Yr	Units
1966	23,776
1967	14,230
1968	xvi,629
1969	xx,956
1970	18,450
1971	19,784
1972	21,115
1973	21,894
1974	25,824
1975	thirteen,125
1976	15,256
1977	14,546

Racing [edit]

In 1965, race machine builder Bill Stroppe assembled a team of Broncos for long-distance off-road competition. Partnering with Holman-Moody, the Stroppe/Holman/Moody (SHM) Broncos competed in the Mint 400, Baja 500, and Mexican thousand (later named the Baja m). In 1969, SHM once again entered a squad of six Broncos in the Baja one thousand. In 1971, a "Baja Bronco" bundle was marketed through Ford dealers, featuring quick-ratio ability steering, automatic transmission, fender flares roofing Gates Commando tires, a curlicue bar, reinforced bumpers, a padded steering wheel, and distinctive red, white, blue, and blackness pigment. Priced at US$5,566, versus the standard V8 Bronco price of $three,665, but 650 were sold over the next iv years.^[12]

In 1966, a Bronco "funny car" built by Doug Nash for the quarter-mile dragstrip finished with a few low 8-2d times, simply information technology was sidelined by sanctioning organizations when pickups and aluminum frames were outlawed.^[xiii]

Second generation (1978) [edit]

Motor vehicle

Second generation
1979 Ford Bronco with Free-Wheelin' package
Overview
Production	1977[14]–1979[xv]
Assembly	United states of america: Wayne, Michigan (Michigan Assembly Institute)
Designer	Dick Nesbitt (1972)
Body and chassis
Class	Total-size SUV
Body manner	3-door SUV
Layout	F4 layout
Powertrain
Engine	351 cu in (5.8 L) 351M V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) 400 V8
Transmission	4-speed Borg-Warner T-eighteen manual 4-speed New Procedure NP435 manual 3-speed C6 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	104 in (2,642 mm)
Length	180.3 in (4,580 mm)
Width	79.3 in (2,014 mm)
Height	75.5 in (one,918 mm)
Adjourn weight	four,663–four,718 lb (2,115–2,140 kg)

For the 1978 model year, the 2nd-generation Bronco was introduced; to better compete with the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, Dodge Ramcharger, and Jeep Cherokee, the Bronco entered the full-size SUV segment.^[16] In identify of a model-specific chassis, the Bronco was adapted directly from the Ford F-Series, becoming a shortened version of the F-100 4x4.^[16] Originally intended for a 1974 launch,^[xvi] the 2nd-generation Bronco (named "Projection Shorthorn" during its development) was postponed to 1978 in response to fuel economy concerns related to the 1973 fuel crisis; the second-generation Bronco was released for auction after evolution was nearly finalized on its 1980 successor.^[sixteen]

In a notable intermission from a menses of downsizing in the American automotive manufacture, the second-generation Bronco grew significantly in size, calculation 12 inches of wheelbase, approximately 28 inches of length, 11 inches of width, and 4 inches of height; based on powertrain configuration, the Bronco gained 1,100 to 1,600 pounds of curb weight over its predecessor.

The 2d-generation Bronco marks the introduction of design commonality with the Ford F-Series and retained the lift-off hardtop bodystyle for the 3-door wagon, though now fiberglass over the rear seat expanse only (and not a total-length steel superlative), continued through the 1996 withdrawal of the model line. In spite of its short production bicycle (but two years), the second-generation Bronco proved successful, overtaking the Blazer and Ramcharger in sales for the first fourth dimension; initial demand was and then potent that customers waited several months to receive vehicles from dealers.^[xvi]

Chassis [edit]

The second generation Bronco is based on the Ford F-100 pickup truck chassis (1973–1979 sixth generation). Approximately i foot shorter than the shortest F-100, the Bronco has a 104-inch wheelbase (12 inches longer than the previous Bronco). The second generation Bronco is still fitted exclusively with four-bicycle drive;^[17] a function-time system was standard with a New Process 205 gear-driven transfer case with the option of permanent four-bike bulldoze and a New Procedure 203 concatenation-driven transfer example.

The 2nd generation Bronco has a coil-sprung Dana 44 front axle and a leaf-sprung rear Ford ix-inch axle (similar to the later first generation Broncos). The get-go and second generation Broncos both have not-independent front suspension (solid front axle). Third generation and later accept the Ford/Dana twin traction beam independent front pause system. These were also later used in the Ford Transit 4x4 range.

Two different V8 engines were offered for the second generation Bronco: the five.8L 351M and the 6.6L 400. While offer virtually the same horsepower output, the 400 produced a higher torque output over the 351M. As the 460 V8 was restricted to rear-wheel drive F-Series trucks, it was non offered in the Bronco.

For 1979, Ford added emissions controls to its calorie-free-truck engines; the Bronco gained a catalytic converter (among other equipment) in both engine configurations.^{[16] [eighteen]}

1978–1979 Ford Bronco powertrain details
Engine	Product	Configuration	Carburetion	Output
				Horsepower	Torque
Ford 351M (335/Cleveland) V8	1978–1979	352 cu in (five.8 L) 16-valve V8	2-bbl	156 hp (1978) 158 hp (1979)	262 lb-ft
Ford 400 (335/Cleveland) V8		402 cu in (half dozen.vi L) sixteen-valve V8	2-bbl	158 hp (1978) 156 hp (1979)	277 lb-ft

Body [edit]

Replacing the multiple trunk configurations of the first generation, the second-generation Bronco was offered solely as a iii-door wagon with a lift-off rear hardtop. During its development equally Project Shorthorn, a central requirement past Ford was to adopt bodywork from the F-100 with minimal modification.^[xvi] As with its chassis, the second-generation Bronco derives much of its body from the F-Series truck line, sharing the doors, front roofline and sheetmetal, and interior with the F-Series.^[19]

Retaining the wagon body from its predecessor, Ford designers shifted from a total-length hardtop (equally with the previous Bronco and on the Jeep CJ-vii) to a lift-off hardtop from behind the B-pillars. Designed past Dick Nesbitt, the configuration achieved higher commonality with the F-100 (sharing the doors and overhead roof stamping); attending was focused on minimizing leaks effectually the elevation seals (a problem related to the design of the K5 Blazer hardtop of the time).^[sixteen] In a configuration similar to the Ford LTD State Squire, the glass of the rear window rolled downward into the tailgate (via a dash-mounted switch or from using the key on the exterior), allowing the tailgate to fold down.

Congruent with its commonality with the F-100, the second-generation Bronco introduced features new to the model line for the first fourth dimension, including air-conditioning, radio, and tilt steering.^{[17] [20]} While a two-seat interior remained standard, the 11-inch wider interior allowed for a three-passenger front bench seat; with a folding and removable rear seat, the Bronco became a six-passenger vehicle for the starting time fourth dimension.^{[21] [twenty]}

For 1979, the Bronco saw petty modify from 1978 models. Forth with the F-Series, rectangular headlamps (introduced on the Ranger trim for 1978) became standard on all Broncos. In an interior revision, captain's chair forepart seats became an selection.^[16]

• 1978-1979 Ford Bronco

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  1978 Bronco Custom (aftermarket wheels/tires)

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  1978 Bronco Custom

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  1978 Bronco (aftermarket tires)

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  1979 Bronco Ranger XLT

Trim [edit]

For the 2nd-generation Bronco, the model line adopted the same trim classification as the F-Serial.^[21] The Bronco Custom served as the standard-trim model with the Bronco Ranger XLT as the elevation-level trim. For 1978, as with the F-Series trucks, Customs were fitted with round headlamps while Ranger XLTs had rectangular units, which became standard for all Broncos for 1979.^[18]

During 1978 and 1979, alongside the Econoline, F-Serial, and Courier, the Bronco was sold with a "Free-Wheelin'" cosmetic option bundle for both Custom and Ranger XLT trims. Featuring tricolor striping and blacked-out outside trim, the package featured revised exterior striping for 1979.^[16]

Sales [edit]

1978–1979 Ford Bronco production
Year	Units
1978	77,917
1979	104,038

Tertiary generation (1980) [edit]

Motor vehicle

Third generation
Overview
Product	1979–1986[22]
Model years	1980-1986
Associates	United States: Wayne, Michigan (Michigan Associates Plant) Commonwealth of australia: Broadmeadows[23]
Designer	Don Kopka (design manager) John Najjar (1977)[24] [25]
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size SUV
Body style	3-door SUV
Powertrain
Engine	300 cu in (4.9 50) Straight-six 302 cu in (iv.9 L) 302 V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) 351M V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor V8
Transmission	4-speed Borg-Warner T-18 manual 4-speed New Process NP435 manual 4-speed Tremec RTS OverDrive iii-speed C6 automatic iv-speed AOD
Dimensions
Wheelbase	104 in (2,642 mm)
Length	180.four in (4,582 mm)
Width	79.3 in (two,014 mm)
Peak	75.v in (1,918 mm)
Adjourn weight	4,343–iv,374 lb (one,970–i,984 kg)

First production development in 1977^[16] (earlier its predecessor was released for auction) the 1980–1986 Bronco was designed to address many concerns that held the 1978–1979 Bronco out of production. Nominally shorter and lighter, the 1980 Bronco was designed to adopt a more efficient powertrain while retaining its full-size dimensions.

In 1982, the Ford Bronco II made its debut; unrelated to the total-size Bronco, the Bronco II was a compact SUV based on a shortened Ranger pickup truck and sized similarly to the 1966–1977 Bronco.

Chassis [edit]

Once more based on the Ford F-Series, the 1980–1986 Bronco is based upon the Ford F-150 (1980–1986 seventh generation). Although based on an all-new chassis, the Bronco retained its 104 in (2,642 mm) wheelbase. Ford engineers attempting to get as much fuel economy from weight reduction of 375 lb (170 kg) curb weight from the previous year, the 1980-81 models had a much weaker frame with holes stamped out at the mill.^[26] This extra lightened frame was dropped in 1982 for more strength and rigidity gaining 31 lb (14 kg) curb weight. Both transfer cases were replaced with a New Process 208 or Borg Warner 1345 version.^[18]

In forepart, the 1980–1986 Bronco is fitted with a Dana 44 forepart axle with Ford TTB (Twin Traction Beam) independent front suspension.^[xviii] Equally with the 1978–1979 Bronco, the rear axle was get-go a foliage-sprung Ford 9-inch beam in early models, however Ford transitioned all one-half ton trucks to their viii.8 rear axle by the end of 1986.^[18]

For the kickoff time since 1977, the Bronco came with an inline-six engine as standard; the four.9L 300 I6 was available solely with a manual transmission. The 400 V8 was discontinued, with the 351M taking its identify and the 302 V8 making its return as the base-equipment V8.^[18] The 351 Windsor made its debut in the Bronco as information technology replaced the 351M in 1982; gaining a 210 hp "loftier-output" version in 1984.^{[18] [27]} In 1985, the 5.0L V8 (302) saw its carburetor replaced by a multiport electronic fuel-injection system, rising to 190 hp (the standard 156 hp 5.8L V8 was discontinued for 1986).^[18]

Body [edit]

Equally with its 1978–1979 predecessor, the 1980–1986 Bronco shares much of its external sheetmetal with the F-Series pickup line, with the same parts from the doors frontwards. Based on a pattern proposal originally used in the development of the previous-generation Bronco, the B-colonnade of the roofline was modified slightly to produce an improved seal for the hardtop.^[16] Prior to 1984, the hardtop included sliding window glass every bit an option.

For 1982, the Bronco saw a slight facelift equally it adopted Ford's blue oval emblem, taking the place of "F-O-R-D" lettering on the hood,^[28] and the bronco horse was removed from the fender emblems.

Trim [edit]

The 1980–1986 Bronco adopted the same trim levels as the Ford F-Series pickups. Following the introduction of the Ford Ranger compact pickup, the Bronco adopted Bronco (base, replacing Custom), Bronco XL, and Bronco XLT.

In 1985, Ford added an Eddie Bauer trim package for the Bronco.^[28] Featuring a color-keyed two-tone outside, the trim package featured an outdoors-themed interior.

Sales [edit]

1980–1986 Ford Bronco product
Year	Units
1980	44,353
1981	39,853
1982	40,782
1983	40,376
1984	40,376
1985	54,562
1986	62,127

Australian associates [edit]

Outside of the Us, the third generation Bronco was also assembled in Commonwealth of australia past Ford Australia, utilizing locally produced 4.ane-litre six-cylinder and v.viii-litre V8 engines.^[23] It was marketed in Australia from March 1981 through to 1987.^[29]

Fourth generation (1987) [edit]

Motor vehicle

Quaternary generation
Overview
Product	1986[xxx]–1991
Model years	1987-1991
Assembly	Us: Wayne, Michigan (Michigan Assembly Plant) Venezuela: Valencia, Carabobo (Valencia Assembly)
Body and chassis
Grade	Full-size SUV
Body style	three-door SUV
Powertrain
Engine	300 cu in (4.9 L) Straight-6 302 cu in (4.9 50) 302 V8 351 cu in (v.viii L) Windsor V8
Transmission	4-speed Borg-Warner T-eighteen manual 5-speed M5OD-R2 manual iii-speed C6 automatic iv-speed AOD automatic four-speed E4OD automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	104.7 in (2,660 mm)
Length	180.five in (4,580 mm)
Width	79.1 in (2,010 mm)
Height	1987–1989: 74.0 in (1,880 mm). 1990–1991: 74.5 in (1,890 mm)

For the 1987 model year, the fourth-generation Bronco was designed every bit a curt-wheelbase version of the eighth-generation Ford F-150. Sharing its chassis with the previous generation, the 1987 Bronco was given a number of updates to both the exterior and interior. Sharing a mutual front end fascia with the F-Serial, the Bronco received a reshaped front bumper, flatter front end grille, and reshaped hood; composite headlamps replaced the previous sealed-axle units. In some other torso revision, the wheel openings were reshaped. The interior was given redesigned front seats, door panels, dashboard and controls (including a new steering wheel), and instrument panels.

The Bronco returned its 4.9L inline-6, 5.0L V8, and the v.8L H.O. V8 engines from the previous generations; first introduced on the 5.0L V8 in 1985, fuel injection was added to the inline-6 for 1987 and to the v.8L V8 for 1988.^[28] For the 1988 model twelvemonth, a Mazda-sourced five-speed transmission was introduced.^[28] The 3-speed C6 automatic was offered from 1987 to 1990, phased out in favor of the overdrive-equipped 4-speed AOD (1990 just) and heavier-duty E4OD (1990-1991).^[28]

In the involvement of safety, rear-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) became standard for the 1987 model.^{[31] [28]} Every bit an pick, push-push control was introduced for the four-cycle drive system for 1987.^{[28] [32]} For 1988, slip plates for the transfer example became standard equipment.^[28]

Special editions [edit]

To commemorate 25 years of product, Ford offered a Silver Anniversary Edition Bronco for the 1991 model yr. A corrective pick packet, the Silvery Anniversary Edition featured Currant Ruddy outside paint (package sectional) and a gray leather interior (the commencement time leather seating was available for a Bronco).^[28]

For 1991 through 1992, the Nite option package featured a completely blacked-out exterior with contrasting graphics. Alongside the meridian-line Eddie Bauer trim, both special editions were available only with a V8 engine and automatic transmission.

Sales [edit]

1987–1991 Ford Bronco product
Yr	Units
1987	43,074
1988	43,074
1989	69,470
1990	54,832
1991	25,001

Fifth generation (1992) [edit]

Motor vehicle

Fifth generation
Overview
Production	1991[33]–1996
Model years	1992-1996
Assembly	Us: Wayne, Michigan (Michigan Associates Plant) Venezuela: Valencia, Carabobo (Valencia Assembly)
Torso and chassis
Class	Full-size SUV
Trunk style	iii-door SUV
Powertrain
Engine	300 cu in (4.9 Fifty) Direct-vi (1992) 302 cu in (4.9 L) 302 V8 351 cu in (5.eight L) Windsor
Transmission	four-speed AOD-E automatic 4-speed E4OD automated v-speed M5OD-R2 transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase	104.7 in (2,660 mm)
Length	183.vi in (4,660 mm)
Width	79.1 in (2,010 mm)
Acme	1995–1996: 74.4 in (one,890 mm) 1992–1994: 74.5 in (1,890 mm)

For the 1992 model year, the fifth-generation Bronco followed the design development of the ninth-generation Ford F-150. Again retaining the chassis introduced for the 1980 model year, the front end fascia of the Bronco adopted additional aerodynamic revisions. While designed with a larger grille, front bumper, and headlight units, the forepart fascia was given a slightly rounded design.

Model changes [edit]

1992–1996 Ford Bronco, rear view

The interior again saw updates to the dashboard and instrument panel, with the addition of leather front seats as an option for XLT and Eddie Bauer trims equally well as optional remote keyless entry with an anti-theft alarm.^[34] Maroon and bluish leather seats were offered from 1992 through the end of production. Afterwards having ability windows and locks every bit an selection throughout the 1980s, power mirrors were offered for the first time for 1992.^[28] For 1996, the Ford Bronco became the first Ford vehicle to incorporate turn signal lights into its side mirrors.^[28]

The fifth generation introduced additional changes related to safety. 4-wheel anti-lock braking organisation (ABS) replaced rear-bicycle ABS for 1993, with a driver-side airbag introduced for 1994.^[28] The redesign included a safety front crumple zone into the frame ^[26] and a center-mounted restriction low-cal to the hardtop; the hardtop was now the mounting point of 3-point seatbelts for the rear passengers.

In the aftermath of the safety upgrades, the Bronco was no longer able to exist marketed every bit a lift-off hardtop (from a legal standpoint). While still physically possible, the hardtop contained the upper mounts for the at present required iii point seat seatbelts and the required centre restriction low-cal was mounted above the rear window on this hardtop (unlike Jeep mounting the 3rd brake light to the spare tire). To discourage owners from doing removing the hardtop, Ford removed all literature in the vehicle owner's manual related its removal. To further inhibit its removal, Ford secured the hardtop in place with #40 Security Torx bolts, instead of the standard bolts used on previous model years. Removal of the hardtop could atomic number 82 to a traffic citation, for tampering with the center brake light and/or inoperable rear seatbelts, depending on local and State laws.

Powertrain [edit]

The 5th-generation Bronco carried over the previous 4.9L inline-6, 5.0L V8, and the 5.8L H.O. V8 engines from the previous generation. For 1994, the Bronco became powered solely past V8 engines, as the 4.9L inline-6 was withdrawn from the model line.^[28] For 1996, the two V8 powertrains became OBD-2 compliant.^[28]

Special editions [edit]

1995–1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer

The monochrome Nite edition was again available, though 1992 was its final offering. Monochrome paint versions were reintroduced from 1993 (1994 model) to 1996, as the XLT Sport variant of the Bronco available in black, crimson, or white. Some other variant of the XLT was a two-tone light teal green and white (charcoal grey interior); approximately 600 were produced each year.

The Eddie Bauer outdoors-themed edition made its render, offered from 1992 to 1996. Over again combining nearly every option for the Bronco with a trim-specific exterior and interior combination, the Bronco Eddie Bauer introduced an overhead panel for 1994 along with lighted lord's day visors and an auto-dimming rearview mirror (both offered equally choice on the XLT). For 1995, the Eddie Bauer saw the add-on of front bumper vents (added to the XLT for 1996).

Sales [edit]

1992–1996 Ford Bronco production

Year	Production
1992	25,516
1993	32,281
1994	33,083
1995	37,693
1996	34,130

Discontinuation [edit]

The concluding fifth-generation Bronco congenital rolled off the Wayne, Michigan assembly line on June 12, 1996.^{[ citation needed ]} According to Ford, the discontinuation of the model line was unrelated to any stigma created from the and so-recent O.J. Simpson police hunt, as sales of the model line had been in decline previous to the incident.^[35] To better compete with the Chevrolet/GMC Suburban and the Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon, Ford introduced the Ford Expedition for 1997 to replace the Bronco.

Following the lineage of the 1978-1996 Bronco, the Expedition was derived from the tenth-generation F-150, but shifted from a 2-door body with a lift-off hardtop to a five-door wagon/SUV body, slotted above the Ranger-based Ford Explorer.

Centurion Classic (1987–1996) [edit]

A 1989 Centurion Classic; a Ford F-350 crew cab mated with rear bodywork of a Bronco

A four-door Ford competitor for the Chevrolet Tahoe was not released until the introduction of the Expedition for the 1997 model year (and the 2000 Excursion, competing against the ¾-ton version known as the Chevrolet Suburban 2500). As the Bronco was produced solely as a two-door wagon afterward 1972, all four-door Broncos were adult and produced on a license-built ground by the aftermarket.

During the 1980s and early 1990s, Centurion Vehicles, a converter specializing in Ford trucks based in White Pigeon, Michigan,^[36] constructed the Centurion Classic, a four-door version of the 4th- and fifth-generation Bronco. In the structure of each Classic, Centurion would mate the cab of an F-Serial crew-cab pickup (from the C-pillar forrard) to body of a Bronco (from the B-colonnade rearward), including the rear quarter panels, hardtop, and tailgate of the SUV.^[37] Early on models used fiberglass rear body panels, but subsequently, these were made from steel.^[38] Equally the torso conversion retained the rear seat of the Bronco, a Centurion Classic was equipped with three-row seating for upwardly to nine people.^[36]

Centurion Vehicles offered ii models of the Classic: the C-150 (based on the Ford F-150 chassis, with optional four-wheel bulldoze) and the C-350 (based on the F-350, four-wheel drive was standard).^{[36] [37]} Both models used a 140-inch wheelbase (nine inches longer than the Suburban^[36]); equally the F-150 was not produced as a crew cab, a C-150 was constructed from three different vehicles (crew cab, Bronco rear, and F-150 frame). In contrast to the ¾-ton Suburban 2500, the C-350 Classic utilized a i-ton chassis. The C-150 was offered with 5.0L and 5.8L V8 engines; the C-350 used the 7.3L diesel fuel V8 and 7.5L gasoline V8 (the merely Bronco variants to utilise these engines).^[36]

The Centurion Classic was offered until the finish of Bronco production in 1996; though the Bronco was directly replaced past the Expedition, the C-150/C-350 is closest in size to the Ford Excursion introduced for the 2000 model yr.^{[36] [37]} As of current product, the C-350 is the only SUV produced on a one-ton chassis (the 2000–2005 Ford Excursion was produced on a ¾-ton chassis).

O.J. Simpson chase [edit]

A white Ford Bronco XLT like to the 1993 case in the OJ Simpson police pursuit

The Ford Bronco gained notoriety on June 17, 1994, when Al Cowlings drove his white 1993 Bronco XLT with his accused friend O.J. Simpson in the back seat, in a low-speed police hunt on Interstate 405, ending in his eventual give up.^[39] The incident was shown on television worldwide, with approximately 95 1000000 Americans watching alive.^[40]

Sixth generation (U725; 2021) [edit]

Motor vehicle

6th generation (U725)[41]
2021 Ford Bronco 2-door Big Bend
Overview
Product	June 2021 – nowadays[42]
Model years	2021–present
Assembly	Usa: Wayne, Michigan (Michigan Assembly)
Designer	Paul Wraith (chief program designer, 2018)[43] Robert Gelardi (blueprint managing director, 2018)[44] Daniel Kangas (Bronco R, 2019)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size SUV
Torso mode	2-door convertible SUV 4-door convertible SUV
Related	Ford Ranger (T6) Ford Everest/Endeavor
Powertrain
Engine	2.iii Fifty EcoBoost I4 turbo (gasoline) 2.7 Fifty EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (gasoline) 3.0 L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (gasoline)
Power output	300 hp (304 PS; 224 kW) (two.3) 330 hp (335 PS; 246 kW) (2.seven)[45] 400 hp (406 PS; 298 kW) (3.0)
Transmission	7-speed Getrag MTI550 manual (2.3L simply) 10-speed Ford-GM SelectShift automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	100.4 in (2,550 mm) (2-door) 116.1 in (2,949 mm) (four-door)
Length	174.8 in (4,440 mm) (two-door) 189.iv–190.v in (4,811–iv,839 mm) (4-door)
Width	75.9–79.3 in (1,928–2,014 mm)
Height	70.2–71.4 in (1,783–1,814 mm)
Curb weight	4,294–four,699 lb (i,948–ii,131 kg) (ii-door) 4,466–v,109 lb (ii,026–two,317 kg) (4-door)

Ford released its 6th generation Bronco for model year 2021, later a 25-year hiatus of the Bronco nameplate. Styling recalls many elements from the 1966–1977 serial, and the blueprint master's 1976 Bronco was digitally scanned as a reference during the design procedure.^[46] Conceived as a direct competitor to the Jeep Wrangler, the Bronco is offered in a two and 4 door SUV, each reconfigurable as a convertible. Moreover, but like on a Wrangler, the doors can easily exist removed, simply unlike the Jeep'south, the Bronco'due south doors are frameless, and with the door-glass wound downward, the doors can be carried in defended covers, within the vehicle, while riding door-less. A "Bronco" and a "bucking horse" emblem on the tailgate and steering wheel supervene upon the Ford Blue Oval.^[47] The Bronco is now a mid-size SUV, bringing its chassis and powertrain closer in size to the Ford Ranger.^[48]

Background [edit]

2021 Bronco 2-door Big Bend

2021 Bronco 4-door Outer Banks

The potential revival of the Bronco came up in 2016 negotiations between Ford and the UAW.^{[49] [50]} At the time, information technology was discussed that Michigan Associates would cancel production of the quaternary-generation Ford Focus and the C-Max, which would movement to Mexico.^[49] The UAW ultimately announced the factory would remain open up, to be retooled for the revival of the Ford Ranger in North America and the Ford Bronco.^[49] The Bronco was adult equally Ford expected the Ranger would non be enough to fill factory capacity, and needed a second model to exist built alongside it.^[51]

While Ford did not share futurity product plans with the UAW, the visitor confirmed the render of the Bronco at the 2017 North American International Auto Testify.^{[iv] [52]} Packaged every bit a straight competitor to the Jeep Wrangler, Ford appear two and four-door variants.^[53] Intended for a 2021 model yr release, the 6th generation would be based on the Ford Ranger, retaining body-on-frame construction.^[53] In contrast to the Ford Everest sold overseas, the Bronco would receive a distinct torso recalling the first generation with farther off-road capability.^[53]

Ford showed a pre-production epitome to a group of dealers in March 2019.^[54] On November one, 2019, an proclamation was fabricated for a spring 2020 reveal, intended for the 2021 model yr.^[55] Originally scheduled for a March 2020 unveiling, the Bronco was unveiled on July xiii, 2020, following multiple delays, more often than not in relation to the global COVID-19 pandemic;^[56] Ford unintentionally scheduled the unveiling for July 9 (the date of O.J. Simpson's birthday^[57]). On March 27, 2021, at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Car Auction, the first production Bronco, a First Edition, sold for $one,075,000 with all the funds going to a charity Ford helped constitute to help preserve forests.^[58]

When the reveal officially premiered, Ford accustomed $100 reservations, with production scheduled for 2021.^[59]

The offset product units rolled off the associates line, on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, the production facility of the previous v generations.

The have charge per unit for the 7-speed manual transmission was reported to be around 15% for the initial orders.^[60]

Specifications [edit]

The standard engine is a 2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost inline-4 that makes 300 hp (304 PS; 224 kW) and 325 lb⋅ft (441 North⋅thousand; 45 kg⋅m) of torque. A ii.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 is optional; the larger variant makes 330 hp (335 PS; 246 kW) and 415 lb⋅ft (563 North⋅thousand; 57 kg⋅m) of torque.^[61] The 2.seven-liter V6 is only bachelor with a 10-speed automatic transmission while the 2.three-liter tin can be mated with either the 10-speed automatic or a standard seven-speed Getrag manual.^[62] Despite the nomenclature, the Getrag transmission is not a truthful 7-speed manual, instead being a traditional vi-speed unit of measurement with a defended crawler gear (the "C" on the shift knob) equally the "seventh gear".

Recalling the original Bronco Roadster, removable doors with frameless glass combined with a detachable roof allow open-air driving on both two- and four-door models, each with both a 11.vi in (295 mm) footing clearance.^[48] Doors can be user-removed and stored in the rear cargo area, and the mirrors are attached to the body cowl instead of on the doors, assuasive the user to remove the doors and still have the mirrors fastened to the vehicle.^[63] The leading edge of the front end fenders feature raised blackness brackets, called trail sights, to facilitate navigation and serve as tie-downs and accessory mounts.^[46]

The body-on-frame construction uses front end twin A-arm independent suspension and a rear five-link coilover suspension and a solid beam. The optional HOSS (High-Performance Off-Route Stability Break) setup replaces these with position-sensitive Bilstein shocks, with multiple compression and rebound zones, at all iv corners. The front sway bar features a hydraulic disconnect to increase articulation when crawling, automatically reconnecting when brought dorsum to speed. An option package, marketed as Sasquatch, includes a mild interruption lift, and 35-inch tires - the largest of any product vehicle as well the upcoming 3rd generation Ford Raptor, which has optional 37-inch tires.

Standard equipment includes Dana axles with forepart and rear electronic differentials, both user-lockable via dashboard switches. The drivetrain can toggle betwixt 4WD Depression, 4WD High, 4WD Automatic, and 2WD High (rear-wheel drive), controlled by a punch nigh the gear selector rather than a secondary shifter bated the master shift lever.^[48]

Optional equipment includes a terrain management system, marketed as "G.O.A.T. Modes" (Goes Over Any Blazon of Terrain).^[64] The arrangement calibrates throttle response, iv-wheel bulldoze, traction command, and transmission shifts to maximize traction when offroading. Upwards to seven modes are available with this organization: Normal, Eco, Sport, Glace, and Sand, along with Baja, Mud and Ruts, and Rock Crawl. The available Trail One-Pedal Drive automatically applies and holds the brakes when the driver lifts off the gas pedal, removing the need for left-foot braking and preventing unexpected rollbacks. The sixth-generation Bronco also offers Trail Plough Aid, which utilizes the torque-vectoring system to help the vehicle plough in tight offroad corners.

An optional topographical map software, marketed equally Trail Maps, allows owners to share smartphone-downloaded topo maps to the vehicle's In-car entertainment organisation and record videos of trail runs, display telemetry or map data, and upload to the deject.^[65] The sixth generation features a tray that slides from under the rear cargo compartment. An action mount on the front end nuance to permit for phone and photographic camera mounting, waterproof switches and safety floors are also available.^[66]

Bronco Raptor [edit]

Ford announced a Raptor trim level for 2022 in a iv-door version only. Developed by Ford Performance, the Bronco Raptor will take a EcoBoost 3.0 TT V6 with a "Baja Way", the engine specifications will exist close to the Lincoln Aviator and the Ford Explorer ST. The vehicle volition likewise take an upgraded cooling organisation, which would permit the Bronco Raptor to run meliorate in college temperatures.

The Bronco Raptor is also wider at 85.seven inches (2,180 mm) and sits on a new Fox intermission with 13.1 inches (330 mm) of basis clearance (1.6 inches (41 mm) more than than the Bronco with the Sasquatch package). Many other components in the Bronco Raptor take been upgraded or added such as stronger axles, more rigid cantankerous bars, a dual exhaust with several different exhaust modes, 37 inch tires, a college strength frame, reinforced front bumper, larger bulldoze shafts for increased wheel torque, improve brakes (from the F-150 Raptor), Ford nameplate grill (dissimilar Bronco on other trims), and a tow/haul way. The Bronco Raptor is capable of towing 4,500 pounds (2,000 kg) which is 1,000 pounds (450 kg) more than than the standard Bronco. Due to the Bronco Raptor's width, at that place is additional authorities-mandated lighting. The interior of the Bronco Raptor is besides different from other trims. Unique "lawmaking orange" accents and stitching, additional bolstering to the seats with Raptor embroidered stitching, carbon fiber trim, a thicker steering bicycle, magnesium paddle shifters, a leather stitched dashboard, and a larger center touchscreen.^[67]

Trim levels [edit]

The Ford Bronco is available in several trim levels:

• The entry-level trim of the Bronco is known as the Base of operations. Available as either a two-door or a four-door model, the Base comes equipped with the 2.3L EcoBoost Twin-Turbocharged Inline Iv-Cylinder (I4) gasoline engine mated to a seven-speed transmission transmission, the SYNC iv eight-inch touchscreen infotainment organisation with wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, a six-speaker sound system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, a 4G LTE wireless modem, cloth seating surfaces, air conditioning, 16-inch (30" tall) tires and silvery-painted steel wheels, and keyless entry.
• The Big Bend trim level of the Bronco, available as either a ii-door or a four-door model, adds more convenience and styling features to the Base trim, including seventeen-inch (32" alpine) tires and Carbonized Greyness-finished aluminum-alloy wheels, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever.
• The Black Diamond trim level of the Bronco is marketed as the "rugged" trim level of the Bronco lineup. Available as either a two-door or a four-door model, the Black Diamond adds features to the Large Bend trim such as seventeen-inch blackness-painted steel wheels, marine-grade vinyl-trimmed seating surfaces, a powder coated steel front bumper with LED front end fog lamps and tow hooks, and rubberized floor with drain plugs.
• The Outer Banks trim level of the Bronco, available as either a ii-door or a four-door model, is the luxury-oriented trim level of the Bronco lineup. Added standard equipment to the Big Curve trim level includes eighteen-inch (32" tall) tires and machined-face up aluminum-alloy wheels, dual heated front bucket seats, pulverization coated side steps, and LED front headlamps and fog lamps.
• The Badlands is one of 3 off-road oriented Bronco trim levels. Available equally either a ii-door or a four-door model, the Badlands trim adds features onto the Outer Banks trim level such as seventeen-inch (33" tall) tires and Carbonized Grayness-finished aluminum-alloy wheels, boosted G.O.A.T. modes for the four wheel bulldoze system, an upgraded intermission organisation, a front end stabilizer bar disconnect, a powder coated steel front bumper with integrated LED front fog lamps and tow hooks, and marine-form vinyl-trimmed seating surfaces.
• The Wildtrak is some other off-road oriented Bronco trim level. Available as either a ii-door or a four-door model, the Wildtrak trim adds features onto the Badlands trim level such as the Sasquatch Package, the 2.7L EcoBoost Twin-Turbocharged V6 gasoline engine mated to a tern-speed automatic transmission, a unique front hood graphic, cloth seating surfaces, and dual heated front end bucket seats.
• The Everglades trim, bachelor for the 2022 model yr and available merely as a iv-door model, is a special-edition model based on the standard equipment of the rugged Black Diamond trim, just adds unique forepart fender graphics that double as a depth meter for fording water, unique aluminum-alloy wheels, a heavy-duty modular front bumper, and the SYNC 4A twelve-inch touchscreen infotainment organisation with wired and wireless Apple tree CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration and SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 360L.
• The Raptor, introduced for the 2022 model yr and simply available as a iv-door model, is the top-tier Bronco trim level. The Raptor trim adds features onto the Wildtrak trim level such as 37" tall tires and beadlock-capable aluminum-blend wheels, the 3.0L EcoBoost Twin-Turbocharged V6 gasoline engine mated to a x-speed automatic transmission, a heavy-duty modular front bumper with Rigid Industries-branded forepart fog lamps, marine-grade vinyl-trimmed seating surfaces with cloth inserts, specially-bolstered front bucket seats, a 360-degree off-road camera organization, the SYNC 4A twelve-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired and wireless Apple tree CarPlay and Android Machine smartphone integration and SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 360L, and heavy-duty steel fustigate plates. The Raptor is the second of 3 vehicles to join the Raptor lineup, following the Ford F-150 Raptor, and will besides be followed past an all-new Ford Ranger Raptor model.
• The Get-go Edition model, based on the equipment of the Badlands trim and bachelor equally either a two-door or a 4-door model, was likewise available for the 2021 model year. Product was initially express to merely 7,000 units, although Ford later increased the amount of Start Edition Broncos it would build due to increased demand.

Sales [edit]

Year	U.Due south.[68]
2021	35,023

Concepts and prototypes [edit]

1966 Bronco Dune Duster [edit]

For the 1965 Detroit Auto Show Ford constructed a special Bronco roadster. According to Ford,

A special, customized version of Ford Division's 1966 Bronco, the Dune Duster, will exist displayed at the Detroit Auto Show from Nov 27 through December v. The utility/sports-type vehicle was designed in Ford'southward Styling Center in Dearborn and built past Parris Kustom in North Hollywood, California. Exterior paint is a specially formulated Golden Saddle Pearl and modifications include an NHRA-canonical roll bar with integral headrests, a windshield designed to complement the contour of the roll bar, walnut appliques on the rear side panels and exposed chrome exhaust pipes. Custom interior appointments include a walnut steering cycle and front bucket seats with russet suede bolsters and perforated leather cushions and seatbacks. The instrument console is trimmed with suede padding and outfitted with walnut-trimmed control knobs. Jump seats have been added to the rear compartment over the wheels and a tonneau cover for rear compartment protection was added for zipper with quick-fastening snaps. ^[69]

1970 Bronco Wildflower [edit]

For 1970, Ford re-dressed the Dune Duster every bit the Wildflower:

The Wildflower, a specially customized version of Ford Partition's popular four-bike-drive Bronco, is sure to be 1 of the well-nigh colorful show cars on display at auto shows this year. The unique vehicle, planned in Ford's Design Center in Dearborn, Mich., was extensively modified, inside and out, to accomplish a lively carefree advent with added luxury and safety features. The dominant exterior characteristic of the Wildflower is the lively multi-colored paint handling. The psychedelic pattern of dejection, yellows and reds is topped off by a pink grille. ^[70]

1973 Big Bronco prototypes [edit]

In 1973, Ford Avant-garde Light Truck Engineering developed four future Ford Bronco prototypes. To amend match the marketplace success of the Chevrolet Blazer, Ford required its designers to shift from a dedicated chassis used by the model line to a shortened F-100 as the basis for a hereafter Bronco.^{[71] [72]} Dubbed "Project Shorthorn", the paradigm was constructed using the acme and tailgate from a Chevrolet K5 Blazer, mating it to a shortened-wheelbase F-100.^[71] While the use of Chevrolet components was used purely for proof of concept, farther development by Ford adopted a one-half-cab design (one design objective was the utilise of F-Series doors, along with a removable top).^[72]

Projection Shorthorn was among four prototypes, alongside Longhorn (a iv-door railroad vehicle-style SUV, similar to the Chevrolet Suburban), Midhorn (sized between the Jeep Wagoneer and International Travelall; a precursor to the Chevrolet Tahoe), and the Widehorn (a wide-body F-100 4x4, a forerunner to the Ford Raptor).^{[71] [73]}

As the development of Project Shorthorn happened during the OPEC oil crisis, the model program was postponed to the 1978 model yr as Ford sought a more promising upshot.^{[71] [73]} While the Longhorn/Midhorn four-door wagons saw a positive response, they were ultimately shelved, as the Project Shorthorn was introduced for but a two-year product (before a full redesign). Ford would not produce a production four-door SUV until the 1991 Ford Explorer (smaller than the Midhorn) and the 1997 Ford Expedition (between the Midhorn and Longhorn in size).

1981 Bronco Montana Lobo [edit]

Built on a 1977 Bronco chassis, it included "a pair of expansive Plexiglas bubble doors that were removable and that had a vague resemblance to the expanse of clear plastic that passed for four-weather doors on the Dune Duster. Information technology included a rollbar that – though likely not NHRA certified and though integrated with side louvers and lights – nevertheless had a crude airfoil shape like the Dune Duster's. It included side pipes like the Dune Duster's. It included fold-up demote seats for bed seating like the Dune Duster's In addition, the Montana Lobo included foam bumpers, a winch integrated into the front bumper, a retractable loading ramp congenital into the tailgate, storage compartments integrated into the bed sides, a T-height roof, and a massive tinted window between the cab and the bed that slid open."^{[73] [74]}

1988 Bronco DM-1 [edit]

Congenital on a Ford Escort platform, the DM-ane concept was a "4-wheel drive concept vehicle was the winning blueprint in a Ford sponsored contest for industrial fine art students.^{[ citation needed ]} Mr. Derek Millsap, who created the v-seat sport-utility vehicle, lent his initials to the Bronco DM-ane name. The bulbous body was made of steel-reinforced fiberglass, and the big hatch extended into the roof."^{[ citation needed ]}

2001 U260 [edit]

In 1999, a new Bronco was secretly developed nether Moray Callum, every bit a simple inexpensive off-roader in the spirit of the beginning generation Bronco, rather than the later total-size models. Planned as a ii-door and four-door, it was codenamed U260, U meaning utility, two pregnant ii-door, and 60 referring to the Ford Ranger's T6 platform it would have used. State Rover underpinnings were considered only was accounted also plush. The project did not progress to a drivable state and was canceled in 2001 due to company cutbacks stemming from the Firestone and Ford tire incident.^{[75] [51]} The project was publicly revealed for the starting time time in the leadup to the sixth gen Bronco's release, with a full-size research model displayed at the 2021 Concours d'Elegance Of America.^[76]

2004 Bronco Concept [edit]

At the 2004 N American International Auto Show, a Ford Bronco concept vehicle was unveiled. Inspired by the kickoff-generation (1966–1977) Ford Bronco, the 2004 concept adapted a brusk wheelbase, round headlamps, and squared-off roofline; the concept marked ane of the first uses of a iii-bar grille on Ford vehicles. Using a minimalist exterior pattern, the Bronco design was unveiled aslope a Shelby Cobra Concept at the same evidence.

Using the Ford CD2 platform of the Ford Escape,^{[77] [78]} the Bronco concept was powered past a 2.0L four-cylinder turbodiesel (from the Ford Mondeo) and a half dozen-speed transmission transmission. Replacing ControlTrac Two, an "Intelligent" 4-wheel drive system was intended for improved stability and fuel economy.

A new production Bronco was attempted in 2006, adapting the Bronco concept'south design over the International Ford Ranger's chassis. It was to be exported to the US from South Africa, where it would have been congenital alongside the Ranger in Pretoria. It was canceled as it was seen every bit a adventure due to rising gas prices, slowing SUV sales and weakening economic system ahead of the Great Recession.^[51]

Dwayne Johnson's character drives the Bronco concept in his 2018 film, Rampage.^[79]

2013 Expedition "special edition" concept [edit]

Ford marketer Mark Grueber spoke of a Ford Expedition show build concept that wore an intentionally nondescript rear Bronco badge, solely to prevent expiration of the Bronco trademark.^[51] Information technology is unclear which concept he is referring to.

2020 Bronco R Prototype [edit]

At the 2019 Baja m, Ford introduced the Ford Bronco R prototype with the drivetrain of the new as-yet unreleased 2021 Bronco with the intent of testing the engine, transmission and iv wheel drive system to exist used in the production-spec sixth-generation Bronco. The Baja thou was thought to exist the perfect test for the new off-road vehicle Ford is producing, with 1000 miles of some of the world'south roughest terrain. The 2020 race was as well tougher after being delayed for 24 hours due to excessive rainfall in the days before the result. With the excessive rainfall, ane of the Class Ane co-drivers Ford used in the race referred to information technology every bit the "Mud Bog 1000". While the Bronco R paradigm model used for the Baja one thousand shared some components with the production Bronco, Ford upfitted the Bronco R with off-road-tuned racing break too as off-road wheels and 37-inch off-road tires.^[lxxx] The Bronco R also used a lxx-gallon fuel tank during the race, assuasive the epitome to travel upwards to 315 miles of the course before refueling.^[80] While this would have been a pregnant reward to the Bronco R squad, it was not taken advantage of. The Bronco R team made a terminate every 130 miles to bandy drivers, equally well equally checking the vehicle's condition and making certain there were no repairs needed at the time.

Ford did non disclose details of the engine used in the Bronco R. The just information that is known was that the engine was a twin-turbo EcoBoost engine. When information technology came to the four-wheel drive system, the vehicle experienced no issues with muddy sections of the course. While the drivers merely had to employ four-bicycle drive with low gearing to get out of thick mud, the Bronco R stopped multiple times along the course to tug other competitors out of the mud, including a virtually 6,000 pound trophy truck. While the Bronco R's engine, transmission and four-bike bulldoze held up with no issues, many of the aftermarket pause components did not fare the aforementioned. Around mile 495 of the 1000 mile journey, the passenger side spindle, lower-control arm and CV articulation had been destroyed. The team was able to fix almost issues and were able to continue the race until around mile 580, when the engine cooling fans began giving out (one fan had completely seized up, while the other was not working at max speed) causing the Bronco R to overheat and needing to be towed about 8 miles to the side by side filling station. Subsequently nigh thirty minutes of working on the Bronco R to endeavour to get it back on course, Ford pulled the vehicle out of the race due to severe mechanical issues.^[81]

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