Ford Bronco II

 👉Ford Bronco II 

The Ford Bronco II was a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) manufactured by the American automaker Ford. Here are the key details about this iconic vehicle:

➡️Introduction:

• The Bronco II closely matched the size of the first-generation Ford Bronco.
• It was sold from 1984 to 1990, alongside the third and fourth generations of Ford’s full-size Bronco.
• Derived from the Ford Ranger compact pickup truck, the Bronco II was produced in a single generation as a three-door wagon only.
• It competed against the three-door version of the Jeep Cherokee (introduced the same year) and the compact Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and GMC S-15 Jimmy (which GM had launched as smaller, similar-named SUVs alongside their full-size Blazer and Jimmy a year prior).
• For the 1991 model year, Ford replaced the Bronco II with a larger but still Ranger-derived SUV, the mid-size Explorer. Alongside a three-door wagon, a five-door version was also built to better meet consumer demands.
• Ford’s next compact SUV after the Bronco II was the 2001 Escape, available only as a five-door. The three-door SUV made a comeback with the 2021 mid-size Bronco.

👉Specifications:

➡️Engine Options:

• 2.8 L Cologne V6
• 2.9 L Cologne V6
• 2.3 L Mitsubishi 4D55T turbodiesel I4

➡️Transmission Options:

• Manual: 4-speed Mazda TK4, 5-speed Mazda TK5, 5-speed Mazda M5OD-R1, 5-speed Mitsubishi FM145, 5-speed Mitsubishi FM146
• Automatic: 3-speed C5, 4-speed A4LD

👉Dimensions:

• Wheelbase: 94.0 inches (2,388 mm)

➡️Length:

• 1983-1988: 158.3 inches (4,021 mm)
• 1989-1990: 161.9 inches (4,112 mm)
• Width: 68.0 inches (1,727 mm)

➡️Height:

• 1983-1988: 68.2 inches (1,732 mm)
• 1989-1990: 69.9 inches (1,775 mm)

➡️History:

• The first Bronco II was developed alongside the Ranger pickup truck introduced for the 1983 model year.
• Ford marketed the Bronco II as a “vehicle for men, single people, or young couples” with a rugged image.
• It was nearly a foot shorter than the competing Chevrolet S-10 Blazer, and using the Ranger chassis allowed for cost savings due to shared components.
• All Bronco IIs were initially four-wheel drive, but rear-wheel-drive models became standard after 1986.
• The Bronco II was assembled alongside the Ford Ranger at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, from January 1983 to January 1990.

Legacy:

The Bronco II left its mark as a compact SUV that combined ruggedness with practicality.

Its successor, the Ford Explorer, continued the legacy with a larger footprint and broader appeal.