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The short wheelbase, roomy interior, and better suspension made the full-size Bronco popular for Ford-living families and those who wanted a very capable 4x4 truck with an enclosed cargo area.
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- Bronco First Generation 1966-1977
- Bronco Second Generation 1978-1979
- Bronco Third Generation 1980 -1986
- The Sad Saga of The Bronco II 1984-1990
- Bronco Fourth Generation 1987-1991
- Bronco Fifth Generation 1992-1996
- Bronco Sixth Generation 2021-Present
Donald Frey and Lee Iacocca, the same great minds who designed the Ford Mustang, designed the Bronco as an off-road vehicle that could compete with the Jeep CJ. Originally the Bronco was very small, much like the CJ, though it came in three different body styles. You could get a station wagon, a half-cab, or a roadster. One of these became immediat...
The second generation of Bronco was significantly larger. Though it was intended for a 1974 launch, the fuel crisis led Ford to believe that the thirsty SUV they touted as “The Total Package” wouldn’t be well received. Copying a page from Chevy’s playbook, Bronco’s second generation was essentially a shortened F-100 with a removable hardtop. Every ...
Ford addressed the concerns of the public quickly and ditched the second generation Ford Bronco in favor of a slightly smaller and lighter Bronco. Though the third generation of Ford Bronco was smaller than the second generation, they kept it as a full-size SUV. Ford also expanded the Bronco engine line to provide a six-cylinder option in addition ...
It was during this time that the Bronco IIwas introduced. The Bronco II was meant to provide a smaller alternative for young couples and single people. Significantly smaller than the Bronco, the Bronco II was proportioned more like the first generation of Bronco. This compact SUV used the Ford Ranger as its base in much the same way that the Bronco...
Since the F-series trucks provided the basis for the Bronco, its evolution became tied to the popular Ford pickups. When Ford updated the F-series pickup in 1987, the Bronco came along for the ride. In addition to gaining the popular aero body style, the Bronco also was upgraded with electronic fuel injection. Safety features, like rear anti-lock b...
The fifth and final generation of Bronco attained infamy when O.J. Simpson led the police on a car chase through L.A. Before that though, the three-door, hardtop SUV was geared more towards safety than previous generations of Bronco had been. The fifth generation was given substantial safety increases. From front crumple zones and three-point seatb...
After over two decades away from production, the Ford Bronco made its triumphant return in 2021 with the release of the sixth Bronco generation. This new Bronco generation brought with it a complete redesign of Ford’s classic vehicle, while adapting many of the core style elements enthusiasts love from the first Bronco generation. The 2021 model wa...
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The Ford Bronco is a model line of SUVs manufactured and marketed by Ford. The first SUV model developed by the company, five generations of the Bronco were sold from the 1966 to 1996 model years. A sixth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2021 model year.
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- 1965-1977: The Original Ford Bronco. The original Ford Bronco only stuck around for 12 years, but it's presence undoubtably overshadows the succeeding generations.
- 1978-1979 Ford Bronco: Short and Sweet. The '70s were all about saving money for America's automakers. After watching GM print money with its new Chevrolet K5 Blazer—essentially a shortened Chevrolet C/K pickup with a removable hardtop—Ford looked at its F-100 and decided that it'd be far easier to cut it down to size than engineer a unique platform for the second-gen Bronco.
- 1980-1986 Ford Bronco: The Third Generation. All outward appearances would suggest that the third-generation Bronco was little more than a restyle of the F-100-based second-gen, but the changes were far more expansive than that.
- 1987-1991 Ford Bronco: Minor Tweaks. The '87-'91 Bronco is considered to be the fourth generation of the off-roader, but as updates go, it was pretty minor.
May 3, 2013 · It’s finally happening: after waiting 20 long years Ford is bringing back the Ford Bronco for 2016 and it’s not the Early Bronco concept that was unveiled to the world in 2004 like many believed. This all-new Ford Bronco is based off the highly popular Ford Atlas and if history does indeed repeat itself, this could kick-start the 2-door 4x4 ...
Apr 1, 2020 · Both six- and eight-cylinder engines continued to be offered. The fifth generation Bronco arrived in 1992, with more incremental improvements over the fourth-generation models. Ford ended...
Dec 9, 2021 · Not to be outdone by the Wrangler, with its inconspicuous silhouettes of a classic Jeep sprinkled throughout the vehicle, Ford added a bunch of hidden Easter eggs to the Bronco. Some are in...
