Data & Spec Plates: Ford Bronco 1978-1979

Technical Reference

Member-uploaded diagrams & documents for this generation. AI-classified; community-verified where badged.

Data/Spec Plates

• Stamped Ford Bronco VIN and data plate on the door edge, listing serial number, U150 model code and body, color and build codes.
• 1978 Ford Interior Trim Code B Medium Blue Metallic - SEM #1718 Color Match
  This document is a photographed interior trim color-matching reference consisting of a medium blue textured vinyl swatch stapled to paper, accompanied by a typed identification card. The card reads "FORD INT. TRIM CODE…
• 1975-79 Ford Trim Code B Blue Metallic - SEM #1736 Color Match Label
  This photograph shows a typed reference label (part of what appears to be a paint/color sample swatch set) resting on blue vinyl upholstery. The label reads: "FORD EXT. TRIM CODE B, 75-79 / BLUE MET., SEM #1736." It…
• Ford Interior Trim Code B 81-82 Light Blue Metallic - SEM #2718 Color Match
  This photo shows a color-match sample card / spec label used to identify an interior trim paint color. The typed label reads (with the left edge partially cut off) "[FO]RD INT. TRIM CODE B, 81-82" and "[L]IGHT BLUE…
• 1978 Ford emission label for the 351M/400 EGR 5.8L engine: ASF-42 plugs gapped .042-.046, 6° BTDC timing, 650 rpm curb idle, non-catalyst.
• Ford certification label for VIN U15HLCG8182, type MPV: 6100 LB/2766 KG GVWR, 2990 LB front and 3580 LB rear GAWR, L78-15B tires on 15X5.5K rims.
• 1978 heavy duty non-catalyst emission label, engine family 351M/400 EGR: ASF-42 plugs gapped .042-.046, 14°BTDC timing at 650 rpm, 1500 rpm fast idle.
• Ford 351M/400 EGR emission decal: 12° BTDC timing, ARF-42 plugs, idle and fast idle rpm, non-catalyst, 1978 model year, D8TE-9C485-ACA, D-009.
• Ford emission label for the 1978 351M/400 EGR 6.6L: 650 RPM timing, 1500 fast idle, 650 curb idle, 500 TSP off, part D8TE-9C485-ACA.
• Ford vehicle certification label dated 04/78 for a truck with VIN F14SLBK2812, 1356 KG front GAWR and 10-15C tires on 15X8.0JJ rims.
• Ford emission decal for the 351M/400 EGR 6.6L (400CID): ASF-42 plugs gapped .042-.046, 12° BTDC timing, 650 rpm curb idle, non-catalyst, 1978 model year.
• Ford engine emission control label for the 351M/400 6.6L: 12°BTDC timing, ASF-42 plugs gapped .042-.046, non-catalyst, D8TE-9C485-ACA, D-009.
• Ford certification label dated 04/78 showing 6050 LB GVWR, 2990 LB front GAWR, 10-15C tires on 15X8.0JJ rims and VIN F14SLBK2812.
• Ford warranty plate stamped U15SLFE3284 with W.B. 104, color H2, type U150, body GA6, trans G, axle H2A, max GVWR 06100 and 1979 74 date line.
• Ford safety certification label dated 06-79: VIN U15SLFE3284, MPV, 6100 LB GVWR, 3150/3580 LB front/rear GAWR and L78-15C tires on 15X6.0JK rims.
• Weathered Ford warranty plate stamped U15HLCE8231, 104 wheelbase, U150 type/GVW, 06100 max GVWR and 1978 date line.
• Ford certification label dated 02-79 for VIN U15HLED7730, type MPV, showing 6100 LB GVWR, 3150/3580 LB GAWR and L78-15C tires at 30/32 PSI.
• Ford emissions decal for the 351M/400 EGR engine family, 6.6L (400CID): 12°BTDC timing, 650 rpm, 500 rpm TSP off, 1978 gasoline heavy duty.
• 1978 heavy duty 400 (6.6L) emissions decal: ASF-42 plugs gapped .042-.046, 12°BTDC timing at 650 rpm, 3 rich choke, 1500 rpm kick down fast idle.
• Ford certification label dated 02-79 with GVWR 6100 LB/2766 KG, 7.00-15D tires on 15X5.5K rims and VIN U15HLED7255.
• Ford certification label dated 02-79: GVWR 6100 LB, front GAWR 2990 LB, rear 3580 LB, 7.00-15D tires at 45/50 PSI cold, VIN U15HLED7255, type MPV.
• Mustang Dyno Test Report - 1978 Ford Bronco 357 HP / 368 Ft-Lb Dyno Sheet
  This document is a Mustang Dynamometer Test Report printed on 2009/06/29 at 21:00:23 by GT Welding | G & S Racing, located at 460 NW 68th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482 (phone 352-237-7955). It records a single dyno run (Run…
• 2002 Ford Mustang GT Dyno Sheet - 361 HP / 372 TQ Horsepower Curve Test Results
  This document is a chassis dynamometer (dyno) test result sheet titled 'HorsePower Curve Test Results' for a 2002 Ford Mustang GT. The test run was performed on June 29, 2009 at 8:55:02 PM. The sheet reports a maximum…
• Ford 1979 heavy duty 7.5L emission label with tune-up table: 5 RICH choke, 1600 kickdown fast idle, 1800±50 decel throttle RPM, part D9TE-9C485.
• Ford emission control label for the 1979 7.5L (460CID) heavy duty engine: 8° BTDC timing, ASF-42 plugs gapped .042-.046, 650 curb idle.
• USAF MB-4 aircraft towing tractor data plate from American-Coleman Co., listing 12,000 lb GVW, 10,700 lb ship weight and 7-76 manufacture date.
• Ford vehicle certification plate from a 1979 Bronco showing serial, wheelbase 104, body, transmission and axle codes plus 1979 build date.
• Ford certification label for a 09/78 build: GVWR 6400 LB, front GAWR 2990 LB, rear GAWR 3580 LB, 10-15C tires, type MPV, VIN U15HLDF5621.
• Mfd. by Ford Motor Co. in U.S.A. certification label mounted on the door jamb beneath the striker bolt; the fine print is too small to read.
• Ford vehicle emission control label for the 5.8L (351CID) engine: EGR/AIR/catalyst, ASF-42 spark plug, hydraulic lash, 10°BTDC timing at 650 RPM in neutral.
• 1978 Ford Bronco Data Plate - VIN U15HLBE9825, GVWR & Tire Specs
  This is a photograph of the factory data/certification plate (door jamb sticker) from a 1978 Ford Bronco. The label states "MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A." with a manufacture date of 01/78. It lists the Gross Vehicle…
• 1978 Ford Bronco Door Data Plate - VIN U15HLBE9825, GVWR & Tire Specs
  This is a photograph of the factory Safety Compliance Certification Label (data/spec plate) affixed to a Ford vehicle, stating it was manufactured by Ford Motor Co. in U.S.A. with a build date of 01/78 (January 1978)…
• 1978 Ford Bronco Door Jamb Data Plate - VIN, GVWR & Tire Specs (01/78)
  This is a photograph of the factory Safety Compliance Certification Label (data/spec plate) affixed to the door jamb of a Ford vehicle manufactured in January 1978 ("01/78") by Ford Motor Co. in the U.S.A. The label…
• 1978 Ford Bronco Door Data Plate - VIN Certification Label & GAWR Sticker
  This is a photograph of the factory certification / data specification plate (safety compliance sticker) affixed to the driver's door jamb of a Ford vehicle, uploaded to document a 1978 Ford Bronco. The label header…
• Door label: altered by Centurion Vehicles Inc. 10/93, built by Ford Motor Co. of Canada 9/93. GVWR 9200/4173, GAWR front 4600/2087, rear 6084/2760.
• EEC Analyzer 2.7.0 Fuel Delivery Calc - 500 HP V8 Injector & Fuel Pump Sizing
  This document is a screenshot of the EEC Analyzer 2.7.0 software (unregistered version) showing the Fuel Delivery calculation tab. It records a fuel system sizing calculation for a 500 horsepower, 8-cylinder engine…
• Dana 60 Axle ID Diagram - Bill of Material, Date Code, Model Number & Ratio Tag
  This document is an identification diagram for a Dana 60 axle assembly, showing where key identifying information is located on the axle housing. The line drawing depicts the differential center section (with its…
• Ford warranty plate showing VIN, 104 in. wheelbase, color, type, body, transmission and axle codes, 06100 max GVWR and 1979 build details.
• Ford emission decal for the 5.8L (351CID) EGR/AIR/Catalyst engine: ASF-42 plugs gapped .042-.046, 2000 fast idle, 550 curb idle, 1979 model year.
• Damaged stamped metal identification tag with embossed codes, removed and laid over state vehicle registration documents.
• Deluxe Marti Report for 1979 Bronco U15SLFE3284: 400-2V engine, Dark Brown/Sand Metallic paint, Ranger XLT package, built June 27, 1979 at Michigan Truck.
• Ford F-Series SuperCab Dimensions & Curb Weights - F-100 F-150 F-250 F-350 Specs
  This page, "F-SERIES: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS," is page 45 of a Ford F-Series reference book covering dimensions and weights for SuperCab models. It contains two labeled dimensional line drawings (side and rear views)…
• Ford truck warranty and GVWR data plate stamped 1978, with VIN, wheelbase, color, body type and axle codes on a weathered door panel.
• Ford safety certification label dated 1978 listing GVWR 6100 LB/2766 KG, front and rear GAWR, tire and rim sizes and vehicle ID.
• Ford emission control label for a 1979 model year 5.8L (351CID) engine with EGR/air/catalyst, spark plug ASF-42 and tune-up specs, D9TE-9C485-CGA.
• Blue New Process Gear ID tag with model, serial, ratio 1.96 and assembly number D8TA7A195AB, riveted to a grease-covered case.
• Alteration compliance label: altered by Magnum Motor Coach Ltd in June 1990 and conforming to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
• Ford Vehicle Emission Control Information label with CATALYST marking, idle and timing specs table, adjustment instructions and AKV calibration code.
• Alteration certification label stating the vehicle was altered by Holiday Rambler Corporation W/O 10/9/78, with GVWR, GAWR and Multi Purpose Passenger type.
• Close-up of a Ford data plate on a green body panel with the Ford oval logo; the stamped VIN and code rows are out of focus and unreadable.
• Ford Motor Co. safety certification label on the door jamb, dated 04/79, listing GVWR 6100 LB, front and rear axle ratings, tire sizes and pressures.
• Wider view of the Ford Motor Co. U.S.A. certification label in the door jamb, showing GVWR, GAWR, tire and rim data under partial shade.
• Weathered Ford factory build sheet found under the carpet, printed with option and part codes such as D9TA and D8TC, partly torn and water-stained.
• Weathered Ford Motor Co. safety certification label on a green body panel, type MPV; the VIN and weight ratings are too faded to read.