1986 Ford Bronco

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This bitch is no Bull...She's a real classic.

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Stock # VC-66
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Description

Beginning production development in 1977 (before its predecessor was released for sale) the 1980–1986 Bronco was designed to address many concerns that held the 1978–1979 Bronco out of production. Nominally shorter and lighter, the 1980 Bronco was designed to adopt a more efficient powertrain while retaining its full-size dimensions.

Again based on the Ford F-Series, the 1980–1986 Br...

Beginning production development in 1977 (before its predecessor was released for sale) the 1980–1986 Bronco was designed to address many concerns that held the 1978–1979 Bronco out of production. Nominally shorter and lighter, the 1980 Bronco was designed to adopt a more efficient powertrain while retaining its full-size dimensions.

Again based on the Ford F-Series, the 1980–1986 Bronco is based upon the Ford F-150. Although based on an all-new chassis, the Bronco retained its 104 inch wheelbase. Ford engineers attempting to get as much fuel economy from weight reduction of 375 lb curb weight from the previous year, the 1980-81 models had a much weaker frame with holes stamped out at the factory. This extra lightened frame was dropped in 1982 for more strength and rigidity gaining 31 lb curb weight. Both transfer cases were replaced with a New Process 208 or Borg Warner 1345 version.

In front, the 1980–1986 Bronco is fitted with a Dana 44 front axle with Ford TTB (Twin Traction Beam) independent front suspension. As with the 1978–1979 Bronco, the rear axle was first a leaf-sprung Ford 9-inch axle in early models, however Ford transitioned all half ton trucks to their 8.8 rear axle by the end of 1986.

For the first time since 1977, the Bronco came with an inline-six engine as standard; the 4.9L 300 I6 was available solely with a manual transmission. And as is the case with our '86, power is supplied by the 4.9 liter inline 6-cylinder engine mated to the 4-speed manual transmission. Offering an extremely smooth power band, supreme reliability and impressive gas mileage, Ford's 4.9 liter 6 is still considered by many as one of the greatest engines to have ever left the Blue Oval factory.

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Highlights

  • 4.9 Liter Inline 6 Cylinder Engine
  • 4 Speed Manual Transmission
  • Power Steering
  • Front Power Disc Brakes
  • Marantz Stereo Head Unit

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VIN
1FMDU15YXGLA25924
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Exterior
Desert Tan Metallic & Light Desert Tan
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Engine
300 I6
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4 Speed Manual
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Interior
Tan