First-generation Ford Bronco in Reykjahlid, Iceland

1966–1986 Ford Bronco

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Loved for life.

Year-by-year specs, buyer's checklists, VIN help, builds, parts and Broncos for sale, all for the original Bronco.

Pick your yearBuyer's guide

First-generation Ford Bronco in Reykjahlid, Iceland. Exact model year not identified. Photo: Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato), CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Find your year

Every model year from 1966 to 1986 has a page: quick specs, what changed, how to identify it, rust spots and parts fitment.

1966Launch year1967Safety update1968Last roadster1969302 V81970Sport becomes a model1971Dana 441972Ranger arrives1973Automatic and power steering arrive1974Detail changes1975V8 only1976Front disc brakes1977Last first-gen year19782nd gen19792nd gen19803rd gen19813rd gen19823rd gen19833rd gen19843rd gen19853rd gen19863rd gen

Parts & tools

Know what fits. Front axle is Dana 30 through 1970 and Dana 44 from 1971. Front discs arrived in 1976. The Dana 20 has a Bronco-specific mount. CEH
Shop parts by systemVendor directory

Community

Clubs: Arizona Classic Bronco Club, Bronco Club of America, Carolina Broncos, Tennessee Bronco Club, Early Bronco Registry and more. See the directory
Garages: show your truck, log your build and follow other owners (coming soon). Community hub

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