Ford BRONCO RANGER
Built: 1978-1984 · Series: BRONCO
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Ford Bronco – the collective page of every generation of the off-roader: six- and eight-cylinder engines of 2,694 to 5,800 cm³, from the classic to the 2021 revival
This collective page gathers the Ford Bronco across its various generations: the classic off-roader built from 1966 to 1996, the compact Bronco II built from 1984 to 1990 on the Ford Ranger platform, and the sixth generation introduced in 2021 at the Michigan Assembly Plant. The model list correspondingly spans from plain two-door versions to current trim lines such as Badlands, Outer Banks, Raptor and XLT.
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The register lists 15 versions with 100 to 138 kW, displacements from 2,694 to 5,800 cm³ from six- and eight-cylinder engines, unladen weights from 1,360 to 2,561 kg and gross weights from 1,886 to 3,107 kg; lengths range from 3,530 to 4,850 mm, widths from 1,720 to 2,180 mm.
The classic Bronco was Ford's answer to the Jeep CJ and the International Harvester Scout and, with its compact off-road body, shaped an entire segment; the 2021 revival deliberately echoes that tradition with a body-on-frame chassis, a solid rear axle and a removable roof, and competes with the Jeep Wrangler.
On a used classic Bronco, rust on the frame, spring mounts and floor pan, the condition of the axles and transfer case, and on the V8 the cooling system all count; on the revival since 2021, transmission and axle differential history, the seals of the removable roof and the software state of the driver-assistance systems matter; parts run through the Ford network and a broad classic-vehicle scene.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford Bronco, Ford (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,751 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,120 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,456 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,885 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ford BRONCO RANGER weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,456 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford BRONCO RANGER?
2,885 kg.
What engine does the Ford BRONCO RANGER have?
8 cylinders, 5,751 cm³ displacement.
When was the Ford BRONCO RANGER built?
Production years: 1978-1984.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
3D BRONCO STW-U15G-4X4
BRONCO 1
BRONCO 4X4
BRONCO BADLANDS
BRONCO II
BRONCO II 4X4
BRONCO II 4X4 U9
BRONCO II X/T
BRONCO OUTER BANKS
BRONCO RAPTOR
BRONCO XLT
BRONCO XLT VAN-EU15N-L/2710
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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