Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
The blue-oval brand introduced the fourth generation of the Bronco in 1987 and kept it in production for just four years.
The 1987 Bronco was based on the same chassis as its predecessor. It was a shortened version for the F150 pickup-truck ladder-chassis, built for tough jobs and hard off-road situations. It was already known for its reliability, and the only thing that lacked was a touch of styling. The 1987 model fixed that, at least for four years.
The flush with the grille headlights and the smoother front end was part of the features that distinguished the fourth-generation Bronco from its predecessor. Some of its body panels were shared with the F150, which was still the best selling pickup truck in the world. An interesting feature for the car was the rear tailgate with a power-window. But it lacked a wiper and a washer.
Inside, things didn't change much over the years. But the instrument panel followed the trend of its years and its sedan-look layout was a better fit for a family vehicle than the one for a pickup-truck. The tachometer was an extra-cost option. The front seats were wide, but they lacked some movement. For instance, the passenger's seat was reclinable only. An unusual feature was the high-beam switch, which was placed on the floor!
The Bronco featured live axles both front and rear, and that was good for off-road situations, but it wasn't too comfortable on the road. Ford offered the Bronco with a choice of three engines ranged between a 4.9-liter inline-six and a 5.8-liter V8.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.9L 4AT AWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 4917 cm3 |
Power: | 108.1 KW @ 3400 RPM 147 HP @ 3400 RPM 145 BHP @ 3400 RPM |
Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 360 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 79.1 in (2009 mm) |
Height: | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.1/64.4 in (1,654/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.6 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Gross Weight Limit: | 4376 lbs (1985 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.9L 5MT AWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 4916 cm3 |
Power: | 108.1 KW @ 3400 RPM 147 HP @ 3400 RPM 145 BHP @ 3400 RPM |
Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 360 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 79.1 in (2009 mm) |
Height: | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.1/64.4 in (1,654/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.6 |
Turning circle: | 36.5 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Gross Weight Limit: | 4376 lbs (1985 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 4AT AWD (188 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4942 cm3 |
Power: | 138.3 KW @ 3800 RPM 188 HP @ 3800 RPM 185 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 270 lb-ft @ 1400 RPM 366 Nm @ 1400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 79.1 in (2009 mm) |
Height: | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.1/64.4 in (1,654/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.6 |
Turning circle: | 36.5 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 5MT AWD (188 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4942 cm3 |
Power: | 138.3 KW @ 3800 RPM 188 HP @ 3800 RPM 185 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 270 lb-ft @ 1400 RPM 366 Nm @ 1400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 79.1 in (2009 mm) |
Height: | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.1/64.4 in (1,654/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.6 |
Turning circle: | 36.5 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.8L V8 4AT AWD (213 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5766 cm3 |
Power: | 156.7 KW @ 3800 RPM 213 HP @ 3800 RPM 210 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 315 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 427 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 79.1 in (2009 mm) |
Height: | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.1/64.4 in (1,654/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.6 |
Turning circle: | 36.5 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |