Ford Bronco third generation
The Ford Bronco third generation (1980–1986): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 19 versions in the United States.
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,582 mm |
| Width | – | 2,014 mm |
| Height | – | 1,918 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,390–2,650 mm RDW | 2,642 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,490–2,240 kg RDW | 1,970–1,984 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,590–2,340 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,766 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,300–1,600 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 4–5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
64 complaints for model years 1981–1986. 7 crashes · 21 fires · 6 injuries
- Electrical system 27
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 19 versions of the Ford Bronco third generation
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United States 19 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1987(FFS), Creeper | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 394–425 g/km |
| 1984–1986(FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–368 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS), Creeper | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984–1986(FFS) | 5.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 10–11 MPG (21.4–23.5 L/100 km) EPA | 502–552 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1984–1985(FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model, Creeper | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984–1985Creeper · (FFS), Creeper | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984–1985 | 5.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA | 502 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984(FFS), Creeper · (FFS) CA model, Creeper | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA | 502 g/km |
| 1984 | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 5.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1984(FFS), Creeper | 5.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA | 502 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 5.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA | 552 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.