Ford Bronco: A History of Ford's Legendary 4x4

Ford Bronco: A History of Ford's Legendary 4x4
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GIs returning after World War II created an entirely new automotive market niche when they bought surplus Jeeps and began exploring the rugged backcountry of the American West. This burgeoning market segment, which eventually became known as sport utility vehicles (SUVs), numbered about 40,000 units per year with offerings from Jeep, Scout, Toyota, and Land Rover. In 1966, Ford entered the fray with its Bronco, offering increased refinement, more power, and an innovative coil-spring front suspension. The Bronco caught on quickly and soon established a reputation as a solid backcountry performer. In Baja, the legendary accomplishments of racers such as Parnelli Jones, Rod Hall, and Bill Stroppe further cemented the bobtail's reputation for toughness. <p>Ford moved upstream with the introduction of the larger Bronco for 1978, witnessing a huge increase in sales for the second-generation trucks. The Twin Traction Beam front end was introduced in the third generation, and further refinements including more aerodynamic styling, greater luxury, and more powerful fuel-injected engines came on board in the generations that followed. Through it all, the Bronco retained its reputation as a tough, versatile, and comfortable rig, both on and off the paved road. With the reintroduction of the Bronco for 2020, Ford is producing a vehicle for a whole new generation of enthusiasts that looks to bring modern styling and performance to the market while building on the 30-year heritage of the first five generations of the Bronco so dearly loved by their owners.<p>From the development process and details of the first trucks through the 1996 models, author Todd Zuercher shares technical details, rarely seen photos, and highlights of significant models along with the stories of those people whose lives have been intertwined with the Bronco for many years. This book will have new information for everyone and will be a must-have for longtime enthusiasts and new owners alike!

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Todd Zuercher. Ford Bronco: A History of Ford's Legendary 4x4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

FOREWORD. by James Duff, Founder, James Duff Enterprises

FOREWORD. by Parnelli Jones

INTRODUCTION

IN THE BEGINNING

Development

Introducing the Bronco

Models

U13 Roadster

U14 Sports Utility

U15 Wagon

Reviews

Engines

170 I-6

289 V-8

Transmission

Transfer Case

Axles and Suspension

Dana 30

Rear Axle

Body

Interior

Tires and Wheels

Colors

Options

Production and Collectibility

1967–1969: TWO BUILDING ON A GOOD THING AND REFINING THE BREED

Reviews

Powertrain

Engine

170

289

302

Transmission

Transfer Case

Axles and Suspension

Body

1967

1968

1969

Interior

1967

1968

1969

Tires and Wheels

Colors

Collectability

Production

1970–1972 MIDDLE AGE

Reviews

Engine

170

302

Emissions

Axles and Suspension

Dana 44-1

Body

Interior

Explorer

Tires and Wheels

Colors

Production and Collectibility

Stroppe Baja Bronco

Baja Bronco Modifications

1973–1975

1973–1975:IMPROVEMENTS FINALLY ARRIVE

Reviews

Engine

1973

1974

1975 Northland Special Package

Transmission

Transfer Case

Axles and Suspension

Body

Interior

Sport

Explorer

Ranger

Tires and Wheels

Colors

Production and Collectability

1976-1977: GOING OUT ON TOP

Marketing

Engine

Transmission

Brakes

Steering

Haltenberger Linkage

Chassis

Axles and Suspension

Body

Colors

Interior and Trim Levels

Base

Sport

Ranger

Explorer

Special Décor Group

Tires and Wheels

Collectability and Value

Stroppe Ambulance Bronco

1978-1979: BIGGER IS BETTER

History and Development

Prototype Development

Body Design

Features

Engine

351M

400

Transmission

Transfer Case

Axles

Steering

Suspension

Towing Packages

Interior

Convenience Group

AM/FM Radio

Security Group

Cargo Area/Spare Tire

Mirrors

Trim Levels

Custom

Ranger XLT

Free Wheelin’ Package

Colors and Paint Schemes

Tires and Wheels

Collectibility and Production

1980–1986: SMALLER AND LIGHTER

History and Development

Features and Press

Engine

351M

302

300 6-Cylinder

351 Windsor

351 H.O

Fuel Injection

Toolbox

Transmission

4-Speed with Overdrive

4-Speed AOD

Transfer Case

Axles and Suspension

Front Axle Locking Hubs

Rear Axle

Towing

Interior

Package Bundling

Trim Packages

Custom

Ranger XLT

Free Wheelin’ Packages

XLS

Eddie Bauer

Colors

Tires and Wheels

Production Numbers and Collectibility

Legacy

1987–1991: EIGHT CLEAN AND AERODYNAMIC

Engine

300

302

351

Transmission

M5OD

M5OD-HD

E4OD

Transfer Case

Axles and Brakes

Anti-Locking Brake System

Interior

Trim Packages

Custom

XLT

Eddie Bauer

Silver Anniversary Edition

Nite Edition

Paint and Colors

Tires and Wheels

Production and Collectibility

1992–1996: THE FINAL LAP

Reviews

Engine

5.8 Upgrades

Transmission

Transfer Case

Axles and Suspension

Interior

Leather Seat

Trim Levels

Custom

XLT

XLT Nite

XLT Sport

Eddie Bauer

Tires and Wheels

Paint and Colors

Production and Collectability

Desert Prerunners

1984–1990: BRONCO II: THE DEUCE

1984–1988

1989–1990

Styling and Features

Engine

2.8 V-6

2.9 V-6

2.3 Turbo Diesel

Transmission

Transfer Case

Axles

Suspension

Snow Plow Package

Steering and Brakes

Towing

Interior

Trim Levels

Standard/XL

XLS/XLS Sport

XLT

Eddie Bauer

Tires and Wheels

Paint and Colors

Production and Collectability

BRONCOS IN ELEVEN COMPETITION

Autocross

Sand Drags

Monster Trucks

Drag Racing

Off-Road Racing

Bill Stroppe

National Off-Road Racing Association

Big Oly II

Rough Riders

NORRA Returns

Parnelli Jones

1968 Mint 400

1968 NORRA Mexican 1000

1969 Season

1970 Baja 500

Big Oly

1970 Mexican 1000

1971 Mexican 1000

1972 Mexican 1000

1973 Mint 400 and Baja 500

INDEX

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

V

W

X

Y

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Dedication

Acknowledgments

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The Bronco featured body-on-frame construction, combining a ladder frame with a unitized body (the cargo section of the body and the front seat and engine area were all one piece rather than separate structures as on conventional pickup trucks). The Bronco’s frame was fully boxed along the length of its two rails and its two primary crossmembers, which made it extremely strong and stiff. The combination of the Bronco’s unitized body and strong frame made it about three to four times torsionally stiffer than a pickup truck of the same era. Adding a roof increased the torsion and bending stiffness and adding doors increased the bending stiffness. The front and rear bumpers also provided a substantial contribution to the torsional stiffness.

This test involved test dummies in the front and rear seats, with dummy number-9 eerily looking at the camera as the front of the truck collapses around its legs. The rear-seat dummy has an arm outstretched, likely mimicking the reaction of a passenger in such a collision. (Photo Courtesy Jeff Trapp)

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