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Look up available Ford Bronco vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 26 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1966–1996 26 variants SUV Petrol
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Original chassis numbers from before the modern VIN standard can be shorter and use manufacturer-specific formats. Do not add characters to make one fit a 17-character form. Compare the original markings with the registration papers and the correct period manual; a later registration or replacement identity plate needs its own supporting documents.

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Ford Bronco specs by variant

All 26 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 12 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
5.8L V8 4AT AWD (203 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 5.8 L 200 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
4.9L 4AT AWD (147 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 4.9 L 145 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
5.8L V8 4AT AWD (188 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 4.9 L 145 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
5.8L V8 4AT AWD (213 HP) 1987–1991 Petrol 5.8 L 210 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
5.0L V8 4AT AWD (188 HP) 1987–1991 Petrol 4.9 L 185 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
5.8L V8 3AT AWD (213 HP) 1980–1986 Petrol 5.8 L 210 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp — —
5.8L V8 3AT AWD (156 HP) 1980–1986 Petrol 5.8 L 154 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp — —
4.9L 3AT AWD (122 HP) 1980–1986 Petrol 4.9 L 120 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp — —
5.8L V8 3AT AWD (160 HP) 1978–1979 Petrol 5.8 L 158 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp — —
6.6L V8 3AT AWD (158 HP) 1978–1979 Petrol 6.6 L 156 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp — —
4.9L V8 3AT AWD (137 HP) 1966–1977 Petrol 4.9 L 137 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp — —
4.9L V8 3AT AWD (125 HP) 1966–1977 Petrol 4.9 L 125 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp — —
Petrol · MANUAL 14 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
5.8L V8 5MT AWD (188 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 5.8 L 185 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
4.9L 5MT AWD (147 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 4.9 L 145 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
5.0L V8 5MT AWD (188 HP) 1987–1991 Petrol 4.9 L 185 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
5.8L V8 4MT AWD (156 HP) 1980–1986 Petrol 5.8 L 154 bhp MANUAL 4sp — —
4.9L 4MT AWD (122 HP) 1980–1986 Petrol 4.9 L 120 bhp MANUAL 4sp — —
4.2L V8 4MT AWD (119 HP) 1980–1986 Petrol 4.2 L 117 bhp MANUAL 4sp — —
5.8L V8 4MT (160 HP) 1978–1979 Petrol 6.6 L 156 bhp MANUAL 4sp — —
6.6L V8 4MT AWD (158 HP) 1978–1979 Petrol 6.6 L 156 bhp MANUAL 4sp — —
4.9L V8 3MT AWD (205 HP) 1966–1977 Petrol 4.9 L 205 bhp MANUAL 3sp — —
4.7L V8 3MT AWD (150 HP) 1966–1977 Petrol 4.7 L 150 bhp MANUAL 3sp — —
4.9L V8 3MT AWD (137 HP) 1966–1977 Petrol 4.9 L 137 bhp MANUAL 3sp — —
4.9L V8 3MT AWD (125 HP) 1966–1977 Petrol 4.9 L 125 bhp MANUAL 3sp — —
2.8L 3MT AWD (89HP) 1966–1977 Petrol 2.8 L 89 bhp MANUAL 3sp — —
3.3L 3MT AWD (84 HP) 1966–1977 Petrol 3.3 L 84 bhp MANUAL 3sp — —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Ford Bronco specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

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Ford Bronco VIN FAQ

What can a Ford Bronco VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Ford Bronco identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Ford Bronco dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1966–1996 across 26 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Ford Bronco VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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