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Free Ford Bronco VIN Decoder

Decode your Ford Bronco VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 26 variants (1966–1996). No registration.

1966–1996 26 variants SUV Petrol
Ford Bronco
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Ford Bronco specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Bronco variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
5.8L V8 4AT AWD (203 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 5.8 L 200 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp
5.8L V8 5MT AWD (188 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 5.8 L 185 bhp MANUAL 5sp
4.9L 4AT AWD (147 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 4.9 L 145 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp
4.9L 5MT AWD (147 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 4.9 L 145 bhp MANUAL 5sp
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
5.0L V8 5MT AWD (188 HP) 1987–1991 Petrol 4.9 L 185 bhp MANUAL 5sp
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
5.8L V8 4MT AWD (156 HP) 1980–1986 Petrol 5.8 L 154 bhp MANUAL 4sp
4.9L 3AT AWD (122 HP) 1980–1986 Petrol 4.9 L 120 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp
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 3AT AWD (160 HP) 1978–1979 Petrol 5.8 L 158 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp
5.8L V8 4MT (160 HP) 1978–1979 Petrol 6.6 L 156 bhp MANUAL 4sp
6.6L V8 3AT AWD (158 HP) 1978–1979 Petrol 6.6 L 156 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp
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 3AT AWD (137 HP) 1966–1977 Petrol 4.9 L 137 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp
4.9L V8 3MT AWD (137 HP) 1966–1977 Petrol 4.9 L 137 bhp MANUAL 3sp
4.9L V8 3AT AWD (125 HP) 1966–1977 Petrol 4.9 L 125 bhp AUTOMATIC 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

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Ford Bronco VIN FAQ

What does a Ford Bronco VIN tell you?+
A Ford Bronco VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Ford Bronco?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
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Our database covers the Ford Bronco for model years 1966–1996, across 26 variants.
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