The compact Bronco of 1984–90: a shortened Ranger chassis on a 94-inch wheelbase with Twin-Traction Beam front suspension, the 2.8 and 2.9-litre Cologne V6s and a 2.3-litre Mitsubishi diesel, in XL, XLT and Eddie Bauer trims; the Explorer replaced it in 1990.
MODEL LINEBronco IIBUILT BYFord Motor CompanyPRODUCED1984–90PRODUCTIONNot publishedLAYOUT4 wheels · 94″
The record
Ford built the Bronco II at Louisville on the Ranger’s frame against the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and Jeep Cherokee XJ, with the 2.8-litre V6 (2.9 from 1986), a four-speed automatic and, from 1986, a two-wheel-drive option; the Eddie Bauer edition came in 1985 and the 1989 facelift the Ranger’s new front. Rollover concern dogged its reputation. The four-door Explorer of 1990 replaced it.
ENGINE2.8-litre and 2.9-litre Cologne V6; 2.3-litre Mitsubishi turbo-diesel (1986–87)
PRODUCTION RUNNot published
COUNTRY OF ORIGINUnited States
STATUSreplaced by the Explorer
RECORD KINDBase model
MODEL LINEBronco II
FAMILYBronco II
WHEELS4
NOMINAL WHEELBASE94″
BODY STYLEWagon
VARIANTS1
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Body styles & colours
Factory colours
Oxford White
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