Ford Bronco

Ford Bronco
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford
Production	1966−1996 2019 (to commence)
Assembly	Wayne, Michigan, USA Venezuela Australia
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford Explorer (fourth generation) (2020)
Successor	Ford Expedition (1997)

First generation
Ford Bronco Wagon (First generation)
Overview
Production	1966–1977
Assembly	Michigan Assembly Plant, Wayne, Michigan, USA Venezuela
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV
Body style	3-door station wagon 2-door roadster 2-door pickup
Powertrain
Engine	170 cu in (2.8 L) Straight-6 200 cu in (3.3 L) Straight-6 289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	92 in (2,337 mm)
Length	151.5 in (3,848 mm)
Width	68.5 in (1,740 mm)
Height	71.6 in (1,819 mm)

Second generation
1979 Ford Bronco
Overview
Production	1978–1979
Assembly	Michigan Assembly Plant, Wayne, Michigan, USA Venezuela
Designer	Dick Nesbitt (1972)
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size SUV
Body style	3-door station wagon
Powertrain
Engine	351 cu in (5.75 L) 351M V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) 400 V8
Transmission	4-speed Borg-Warner T-18 manual 4-speed New Process NP435 manual 3-speed C6 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	104 in (2,642 mm)

Third generation
Overview
Production	1980–1986
Assembly	Michigan Assembly Plant, Wayne, Michigan, USA Venezuela Australia
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size SUV
Body style	3-door station wagon
Powertrain
Engine	300 cu in (4.9 L) Straight-6 302 cu in (4.95 L) 302 V8 351 cu in (5.75 L) 351M V8 351 cu in (5.75 L) Windsor V8
Transmission	4-speed Borg-Warner T-18 manual 4-speed New Process NP435 manual 4-speed Tremec RTS OverDrive 3-speed C6 automatic 4-speed AOD
Dimensions
Wheelbase	104 in (2,642 mm)
Length	180.4 in (4,582 mm)
Width	79.3 in (2,014 mm)
Height	75.5 in (1,918 mm)

Fourth generation
Overview
Production	1987–1991
Assembly	Valencia Assembly, Venezuela
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size SUV
Body style	3-door station wagon
Powertrain
Engine	300 cu in (4.9 L) Straight-6 302 cu in (4.95 L) 302 V8 351 cu in (5.75 L) Windsor V8
Transmission	5-speed M5OD-R2 manual 3-speed C6 automatic 4-speed AOD automatic 4-speed E4OD automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	104.7 in (2,660 mm)
Length	180.5 in (4,580 mm)
Width	79.1 in (2,010 mm)
Height	1987–89: 74.0 in (1,880 mm). 1990–91: 74.5 in (1,890 mm)

Fifth generation
Overview
Production	1992–1996
Assembly	Valencia Assembly, Venezuela
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size SUV
Body style	3-door station wagon
Powertrain
Engine	300 cu in (4.9 L) Straight-6 (1992) 302 cu in (4.95 L) 302 V8 351 cu in (5.75 L) Windsor
Transmission	4-speed AOD-E automatic 4-speed E4OD automatic 5-speed M5OD-R2 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	104.7 in (2,660 mm)
Length	183.6 in (4,660 mm)
Width	79.1 in (2,010 mm)
Height	1995–96: 74.4 in (1,890 mm) 1992–94: 74.5 in (1,890 mm)

The Ford Bronco is a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV, predating the term SUV) manufactured and marketed by Ford from 1966 to 1996, over five generations.

The Bronco was introduced in 1966 as a competitor to the small four-wheel-drive compact SUVs that included the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout, and it was built on its own platform. A major redesign in 1978 moved the Bronco to a larger size, using a shortened Ford F-Series truck chassis to compete with both the similarly adapted Chevy K5 Blazer, as well as the Dodge Ramcharger. Most Broncos are usually equipped with a Spare tire swing away carrier found on the outside of the rear end door.

From 1966 to 1996 Broncos were produced at Ford's Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Michigan. After years of rumors, the Bronco will return for the 2020 model year in its old assembly plant.

The original Bronco was an ORV (Off-Road Vehicle), intended to compete primarily with Jeep CJ models and the International Harvester Scout. The Bronco's small size riding on a 92-inch (2,337 mm) wheelbase made it maneuverable for some uses, but impractical as a tow vehicle. The Bronco was Ford's first compact SUV.

The idea behind the Bronco began with Ford product manager Donald N. Frey, who also conceived the Ford Mustang; and similarly, Lee Iacocca pushed the idea through into production. In many ways, the Bronco was a more original concept than the Mustang; whereas the Mustang was based upon the Ford Falcon, the Bronco had a frame, suspension, and a body that were not shared with any other vehicle.