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1985 Ford Bronco II
About the 1984–1990 Ford Bronco II
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The Ford Bronco II spanned model years 1984 through 1990 as a fixed-roof compact two-door SUV on the Ford Ranger platform, distinct from the full-size Bronco. It used a 94-inch wheelbase and launched with the carbureted 2.8-liter Cologne V6, replaced for 1986 by a fuel-injected (multi-port EFI) 2.9-liter Cologne V6. The gasoline lineup was V6-only, with a Mitsubishi-sourced 2.3-liter turbodiesel offered briefly around 1986 and 1987. Part-time four-wheel drive with electric-shift Touch Drive was offered (Touch Drive added for 1986), in a ladder of Base/XL, XL Sport (sometimes shown as XLS), XLT, and Eddie Bauer trims, with the sport-oriented XL Sport added partway through the run in the mid-to-late 1980s. The Bronco II drew NHTSA scrutiny over rollover propensity. Ford ended the line after 1990 and introduced the four-door Explorer for 1991.
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Someday I'll have an 8.8" 31 spline Explorer rear with ARB and a D35 front. Both with 4.56 gears. I also plan to someday run 33's. — brian rhoades
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