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1992-1996 Ford BroncoFifth-Generation Bronco (OBS)

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The fifth-generation Ford Bronco ran from 1992 through 1996 and was the last full-size Bronco before the nameplate went dormant until 2021. For 1992 Ford restyled the truck with the rounded sheet metal it shared with the redesigned 1992-1996 F-series, the body enthusiasts later nicknamed OBS for Old Body Style after the 1997 trucks arrived. It kept the removable fiberglass rear roof, a drop-down tailgate with roll-down glass, and a 104.7-inch wheelbase carried over from the prior generation. Power came from the 4.9L (300) inline-six and two small-block V8s, the 5.0L (302) and the 5.8L (351 Windsor), all fuel injected; the six was the base engine through 1993, after which the lineup went V8-only. Trim levels were XL, XLT, and the top Eddie Bauer. A standard center high-mounted stop lamp arrived for 1994, rear-wheel anti-lock brakes carried over from the previous generation and were standard throughout, and a driver-side airbag was added for 1994. Ford ended the Bronco after 1996 and replaced it with the four-door Expedition for 1997.

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At a glance

  • Years: 1992-1996 (fifth generation, the OBS Bronco)
  • Body style: two-door full-size SUV with removable fiberglass rear hardtop and a drop-down tailgate with roll-down glass
  • Platform: shares the rounded 1992-1996 F-series body, later nicknamed OBS (Old Body Style)
  • Engines: 4.9L (300) inline-six (through 1993), 5.0L (302) V8, and 5.8L (351 Windsor) V8, all fuel injected
  • Trims: XL, XLT, Eddie Bauer
  • Brakes: front disc, rear drum; standard rear-wheel anti-lock brakes (carried over from the previous generation) throughout
  • Safety: standard center high-mounted stop lamp and driver-side airbag added for 1994
  • Wheelbase: 104.7 inches
  • Replaced by: the four-door Ford Expedition for 1997

Year-by-year changes

YearEnginesDrivetrain & brakesNotable changes
19924.9L (300) I6, 5.0L (302) V8, 5.8L (351 Windsor) V8manual or automatic, standard four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case; front disc, rear drum with standard rear-wheel ABSFull restyle on the new rounded 1992-1996 F-series body (later called OBS); revised interior and dashboard.
19934.9L (300) I6, 5.0L (302) V8, 5.8L (351 Windsor) V8manual or automatic, standard four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case; front disc, rear drum with standard rear-wheel ABSCarryover year with detail trim and equipment updates. The white 1993 Bronco of the 1994 O.J. Simpson police pursuit is a fifth-generation truck.
19945.0L (302) V8, 5.8L (351 Windsor) V8manual or automatic, standard four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case; front disc, rear drum with standard rear-wheel ABSDriver-side airbag and standard center high-mounted stop lamp added; 4.9L (300) inline-six dropped, making the lineup V8-only; side-impact-related interior and structural updates.
19955.0L (302) V8, 5.8L (351 Windsor) V8manual or automatic, standard four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case; front disc, rear drum with rear-wheel ABSCarryover year with equipment and option-package shuffling.
19965.0L (302) V8, 5.8L (351 Windsor) V8manual or automatic, standard four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case; front disc, rear drum with rear-wheel ABSPowertrains became OBD-II compliant; final model year of the full-size Bronco; replaced by the four-door Expedition for 1997.

Engines and drivetrain

The 1992-1996 Bronco launched with three engines. The base engine was the 4.9L (300) inline-six, with the 5.0L (302) V8 and the larger 5.8L (351 Windsor) V8 above it, all fuel injected. The 4.9L six was dropped after 1993, so the 1994-1996 trucks were V8-only. The 5.8L gained a modest power increase during these years over the late-1980s versions of the same engine. For 1996, the final model year, the Bronco's powertrains became OBD-II compliant. Buyers could pair the engines with a manual or automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case was standard across the range; the full-size Bronco was built as a four-wheel-drive truck only, with no regular two-wheel-drive model.

Axles, suspension, and four-wheel drive

The fifth-generation Bronco kept the body-on-frame, solid-rear-axle layout of the full-size truck. It used a Twin-Traction Beam independent front suspension, the swing-axle beam design Ford ran on its four-wheel-drive light trucks of the era, shared with the four-wheel-drive 1992-1996 F-150. The 104.7-inch wheelbase carried over from the prior generation. Four-wheel-drive Broncos came with a transfer case for high and low range, making the truck a genuine two-speed four-wheel-drive rather than an all-wheel-drive crossover.

Brakes and safety equipment

The 1992-1996 Bronco used front disc and rear drum brakes. Rear-wheel anti-lock braking, which Ford had introduced on the previous fourth-generation truck, carried over and was standard throughout this run rather than being added partway through. The fifth generation then picked up a driver-side airbag for 1994. A standard center high-mounted stop lamp, the third brake light, was added for 1994, when federal rules extended the requirement to light trucks. These changes track the federal safety requirements light trucks were meeting in the mid-1990s.

Body, trims, and the OBS nickname

For 1992 Ford restyled the Bronco with the rounded front clip and smoother body sides it shared with the redesigned 1992-1996 F-series. After the 1997 F-150 switched to an all-new aerodynamic shape, enthusiasts began calling this 1992-1996 truck the OBS, for Old Body Style, and the name stuck to both the Bronco and its F-series siblings. The Bronco remained a two-door SUV with a removable fiberglass rear hardtop and a drop-down tailgate whose glass rolled down. Trim levels were the work-oriented XL, the better-equipped XLT, and the top Eddie Bauer, the last adding two-tone paint and upgraded interior appointments.

Why did Ford stop building the Bronco after 1996?

The 1996 model year was the last for the full-size Bronco. The two-door SUV market was shifting toward four-door family haulers, and Ford answered that with the Expedition, a four-door sport utility built on the new 1997 F-150 platform that arrived for the 1997 model year and effectively took the Bronco's place. The Bronco name then sat unused on a U.S. vehicle until the body-on-frame sixth-generation Bronco arrived for 2021.

What to know when buying a 1992-1996 Bronco

Because the fifth-generation Bronco shares its body, frame, and 5.0L and 5.8L V8 drivetrains with the far more common 1992-1996 F-150 and F-250, mechanical and many body parts are easy to source. Common areas to inspect on these trucks are rust in the rear quarters and tailgate, the condition and seal of the removable fiberglass top, and the function of the tailgate glass mechanism. Verify whether a given truck has the driver airbag, since it was added for 1994 rather than at the start of the run; rear-wheel ABS was standard across all years.

Frequently asked questions

What years was the fifth-generation Ford Bronco built?

The fifth-generation Ford Bronco was built from 1992 through 1996. It was the last full-size Bronco; Ford discontinued the model after 1996 and replaced it with the four-door Expedition for 1997. The Bronco name did not return on a production vehicle until the sixth generation arrived for 2021.

What does OBS mean on a 1992-1996 Ford Bronco?

OBS stands for Old Body Style. Enthusiasts use it for the rounded 1992-1996 Ford trucks, including the Bronco and the matching F-series, to distinguish them from the redesigned 1997 and later body. The 1992-1996 Bronco picked up the nickname because it shared that body with the 1992-1996 F-series.

What engines did the 1992-1996 Ford Bronco have?

The 1992-1996 Ford Bronco started with the 4.9L (300) inline-six as the base engine, with the 5.0L (302) V8 and the 5.8L (351 Windsor) V8 optional, all fuel injected. The 4.9L six was dropped after 1993, leaving the 1994-1996 trucks V8-only.

When did the Ford Bronco get a driver airbag and anti-lock brakes?

The fifth-generation Ford Bronco added a driver-side airbag for the 1994 model year. Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes were not new to this generation; they carried over from the previous full-size Bronco and were standard across all 1992-1996 trucks. A standard center high-mounted stop lamp, the third brake light, arrived for 1994.

Is the O.J. Simpson Bronco a fifth-generation Bronco?

Yes. The white 1993 Ford Bronco involved in the June 1994 police pursuit of O.J. Simpson is a fifth-generation OBS Bronco, part of the 1992-1996 run. It was a standard two-door full-size Bronco of that era.

Sources

  • Ford factory shop manuals, parts catalogs, and order guides for the 1992-1996 Bronco and F-series
  • VIN and door data-plate decoding for engine, trim, and model-year verification
  • Established Ford truck and Bronco reference works and owner registries
  • Period road tests and manufacturer specification literature from the 1992-1996 model years
By the SuperMotors Editorial Team · Last updated July 2026 · Spotted an error? Suggest a correction

Asked all the time

What years was the fifth-generation Ford Bronco built?

The fifth-generation Ford Bronco was built from 1992 through 1996. It was the last full-size Bronco; Ford discontinued the model after 1996 and replaced it with the four-door Expedition for 1997. The Bronco name did not return on a production vehicle until the sixth generation arrived for 2021.

What does OBS mean on a 1992-1996 Ford Bronco?

OBS stands for Old Body Style. Enthusiasts use it for the rounded 1992-1996 Ford trucks, including the Bronco and the matching F-series, to distinguish them from the redesigned 1997 and later body. The 1992-1996 Bronco picked up the nickname because it shared that body with the 1992-1996 F-series.

What engines did the 1992-1996 Ford Bronco have?

The 1992-1996 Ford Bronco started with the 4.9L (300) inline-six as the base engine, with the 5.0L (302) V8 and the 5.8L (351 Windsor) V8 optional, all fuel injected. The 4.9L six was dropped after 1993, leaving the 1994-1996 trucks V8-only.

When did the Ford Bronco get a driver airbag and anti-lock brakes?

The fifth-generation Ford Bronco added a driver-side airbag for the 1994 model year. Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes were not new to this generation; they carried over from the previous full-size Bronco and were standard across all 1992-1996 trucks. A standard center high-mounted stop lamp, the third brake light, arrived for 1994.

Is the O.J. Simpson Bronco a fifth-generation Bronco?

Yes. The white 1993 Ford Bronco involved in the June 1994 police pursuit of O.J. Simpson is a fifth-generation OBS Bronco, part of the 1992-1996 run. It was a standard two-door full-size Bronco of that era.

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burgundy two-tone Ford Bronco with grille guard and mud tires in a snowy field“96 Bronco”1996 Bronco · alan52801,787 photos Green 1996 Ford Bronco with bull bar and off-road tires parked in driveway“mean green”1996 Bronco · rugerp89ipsc1,710 photos Maroon and tan 1996 Ford Bronco rear 3/4 view with spare tire1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · TommyR1,660 photos White lifted Ford Bronco with winch climbing out of a dirt rut, front end exposed“Plug Ugly”1994 Bronco · Damon Haas1,607 photos Black lifted Ford Bronco SUV on mud tires atop dirt mound, low front-quarter view1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · jam0o01,467 photos White Ford Bronco, low front 3/4 view, with hood deflector and BFG All-Terrain tires1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · pfun411,376 photos Maroon 1996 Ford Bronco with tan side trim and black wheels parked on grass“The Sleeper”1996 Bronco · dash_cam1,368 photos Human leg and foot with a stitched surgical incision and bruising1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · jleatmon1,265 photos Lifted black Ford Bronco with red and blue flames, steel bumper and mud tires in a driveway1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · Greg Rice1,211 photos Teal lifted two-door Ford Bronco climbing volcanic rocks on big tires“ICEBRONCO (Grinch)”1996 Bronco · Oscar Hardarson1,187 photos Blue lifted two-door Ford Bronco SUV with off-road tires parked on grass.1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · ogeechee4x41,143 photos White lifted Ford Bronco with big Goodyear mud tires, front raised showing suspension“Shadofax”1995 Bronco · Mark Zoelch1,133 photos Camouflage-painted lifted Ford Bronco with winch bumper and mud tires parked by a barn“BRONCONUT”1995 Bronco · Fronabarger1,115 photos Green and tan two-door Ford Bronco parked in a driveway, front three-quarter view“Marauder”1996 Bronco · EricKramer1,108 photos 1992 Ford Bronco body, stripped down, suspended by a yellow gantry crane inside a metal building“molasses”1992 Bronco · Waterhorse1,095 photos 1995 Ford Bronco, black, lifted, front 3/4 view, parked outdoors“Black Beauty”1995 Bronco · 4XPepe1,089 photos Teal 1996 Ford Bronco parked on a wet driveway, front 3/4 view“The Green Machine”1996 Bronco · Jonathan Pilatti1,075 photos Dark full-size Ford Bronco SUV parked in a driveway at night with marker lights on“1995 Bronco XLT”1995 Bronco · JoeBob1901979 photos Tan lifted Ford truck on big mud tires climbing rocks with driver leaning out window“The Beast”1996 Bronco · Roadkill953 photos Dark green Eddie Bauer Ford Bronco with top removed and winch bumper, front three-quarter view1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · msuforeman897 photos White Ford Bronco SUV climbing rocky off-road trail with lift and large tires“rokhrse”1993 Bronco · Dustin Johnson897 photos Lifted black and tan Ford Bronco on beach sand climbing a log, driver in window“White Cloud”1996 Bronco · Al Stu864 photos White 1995 Ford Bronco parked in driveway, front 3/4 view1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · sackman9975844 photos Mud-covered 1996 Ford Bronco driving through a muddy trail with trees in the background1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · Scottmoore23811 photos Green and silver two-tone lifted 1990s Ford Bronco side profile1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · cburton802 photos Dark blue doorless Ford truck rock crawling over boulders on oversized tires“Canyonaro”1994 Bronco · dogonmut798 photos 1996 Ford Bronco with a brush guard driving over rocks1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · zrxw13791 photos White 1992 Ford Bronco front end with black aftermarket bumper, winch, and tow hitch1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · fodder713 photos Lifted gray Ford Bronco SUV parked on a beach at dusk, front three-quarter view.1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · bigbroncojeff709 photos Blue Ford Bronco with aftermarket wheels and bumper, parked indoors“The Blue Beast”1996 Bronco · aschessla701 photos Gray lifted Ford Bronco with grille guard driving through a muddy water crossing on a trail1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · alan troxell696 photos Dark green Ford Bronco with hardtop on BFGoodrich tires parked on grass“Mean Kitty Krawler”1995 Bronco · Kitty669 photos 1996 Ford Bronco parked on gravel with trees and a house in the background1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · elmo_4_vt666 photos Dark blue 1995 Ford Bronco driving on a snow-covered dirt road through a forest“1995 Bronco”1995 Bronco · Mike Lipford659 photos Blue Ford Bronco SUV with large tires and roof-mounted light bar, parked next to a trailer1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · BigBlue94654 photos Dark green Ford Bronco with off-road tires and a brush guard. License plate reads 5204 PA“Super Bronco”1993 Bronco · broncofocused645 photos Black Ford SUV lifted on red jack stands with front axle removed on grass“Repo'd”1995 Bronco · Pony-boy622 photos 1995 Ford Bronco climbing over rocks on a dirt trail“Big Nasty”1995 Bronco · latemodelman620 photos Maroon two-door Ford Bronco with white top, side view, parked before arched gray building“Eddie Bauer”1994 Bronco · BigRob612 photos White 1993 Ford Bronco with hood and driver's door open, spare tire mounted on rear hatch1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · stm607 photos White 1995 Ford Bronco parked on a grassy incline, showing its side and rear quarter panel“JUICE”1995 Bronco · fordbronco1995586 photos Red 1994 Ford Bronco, 3/4 front view, lifted with large tires1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · mike hoffman583 photos Red 1993 Ford Bronco with aftermarket bumper and lifted suspension“Bronco Bill”1993 Bronco · BillingsLee561 photos Black Ford SUV, front 3/4 view, chrome grille and bumper, parked in lot“"The Bronco"”1995 Bronco · JonFoster544 photos Black lifted two-door Ford Bronco SUV on big tires at outdoor car show“silent one”1995 Bronco · jim ekenstierna521 photos Burgundy and tan Ford Bronco SUV, front 3/4 view, parked on grass with chrome grille and off-road tires.1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · Hopper520 photos Truck front end stripped to the radiator and core support during a shop teardown1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · Mikey350508 photos 1993 Ford Bronco climbing over large rocks with a spare tire mounted on the rear1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · Hefty508 photos Dark teal Ford Bronco with top down, front grille guard, parked on street by houses.1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · wileec504 photos Brown Ford Bronco with white top and open door parked on a desert dirt road“OL' HANK”1992 Bronco · Edward Leal490 photos Dark green lifted Ford Bronco on mud-terrain tires, side view in a wet gravel lot“BroncoRican Beast”1993 Bronco · Ed Q488 photos Girl standing in the bed of a dark blue and tan 1993 Ford Bronco with off-road tires1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · BroncoRob486 photos
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Full year-by-year change log: 1992-1996 Ford Bronco

This log tracks the running and model-year changes to the fifth-generation Ford Bronco (1992-1996), the truck enthusiasts later nicknamed OBS, at the level of body, engine, drivetrain, brakes, and federally driven safety equipment. It is assembled from Ford factory shop manuals, parts catalogs, and order guides for the 1992-1996 Bronco and F-series, VIN and door data-plate decoding for engine and trim verification, established Ford truck reference works and owner registries, and period road tests and manufacturer specification literature.

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