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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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Dark Ford Bronco with brush guard, driving lights and loaded roof rack by a field1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · AccessoryMan479 photos Two-tone Ford Bronco stuck in a muddy water hole in a sandy clearing1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · FlaMudslinger467 photos Green 1996 Ford Bronco driving on a rocky trail1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · TonyR463 photos Black 1990s Ford Bronco on a lawn with chrome grille, side steps and Wrangler tires“B'co”1995 Bronco · TRUCKY18463 photos Dark blue two-tone Ford Bronco SUV parked on brick driveway, front three-quarter view“Resurrected THRICE”1993 Bronco · Steve83457 photos Red 1996 Ford Bronco parked next to a black sedan“Big Red”1996 Bronco · Impact454 photos Lifted silver Ford Bronco with white top parked on the beach with the ocean behind“The Short Bus”1995 Bronco · johnski443 photos engine bay with air intake and various hoses, some wrapped in foil1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · Waterhorse426 photos Teal Ford Bronco with custom bumper and off-road tires parked outdoors.“B3”1996 Bronco · Kingfish999422 photos Mud-splattered white 1992 Ford Bronco with a white dog on the hood“LOOSIE”1992 Bronco · worldclasssniper420 photos Front view of lifted white Ford truck with bumper removed showing axle and shocks1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · 96broncoman420 photos Green lifted Ford Bronco flexing over concrete rubble with front wheel lifted1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · 96BKO419 photos White 1992 Ford Bronco with lifted suspension parked outdoors1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · 92builtbronco416 photos Black lifted two-door Ford Bronco on large off-road tires, front three-quarter view on wet pavement.1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · pennywiserawker414 photos 1994 Ford Bronco lifted with aftermarket wheels and tires, dark green paint“brochoncho”1994 Bronco · brochoncho413 photos Teal and tan lifted Ford Bronco jumping a dirt mound on mud-terrain tires and white wheels“Buckin Bronco”1996 Bronco · Kingfish999403 photos Dark red Ford Bronco parked in front of a house with sun flares1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · The_Dude403 photos Silver 1996 Ford Bronco with lifted suspension and large off-road tires parked in a driveway“Labor of Love”1996 Bronco · DNBELOWBRONCO397 photos White Ford Bronco rear three-quarter view with swing-out spare tire carrier“IM NT OJ”1996 Bronco · drinkbrew394 photos Green and white lifted 1990s Ford Bronco on mud tires at a dirt lot“"Haust"”1994 Bronco · Haustkraft392 photos Mud-covered dark blue lifted Ford Bronco with roof lights and tube bumper parked in pine woods1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · exclamation_mark388 photos White lifted Ford Bronco with brush guard and winch on a rocky wooded trail“JUICE52”1996 Bronco · juice52380 photos 1996 Ford Bronco driving through a muddy swamp with trees in the background1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · Goose379 photos Black lifted two-door Ford Bronco on driveway with big off-road tires and brush guard“"The Beast"”1995 Bronco · Blaze368 photos Side view of a 1994 Ford Bronco with a black running board attached near the front wheel1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · sewiv359 photos 1993 Ford Bronco, dark blue, parked outside a building. Some paint damage on hood1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · Ducklodge355 photos Red Ford Bronco SUV with hood up, chrome grille, BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires and running boards“BlazenXLT”1994 Bronco · BlazenXLT352 photos Red Ford Bronco with aftermarket bumper and large tires parked in a grassy, wooded area“Elizabeth Reed”1995 Bronco · TJSmoot351 photos White 1995 Ford Bronco driving over rocks1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · AcePaul345 photos Dark green Ford truck front-left 3/4 view with chrome grille and bumper on driveway“Money pit”1992 Bronco · Richard Cherico342 photos White lifted Ford Bronco SUV, front 3/4 view, on driveway in suburban neighborhood1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · gretna1970341 photos 1994 Ford Bronco with dirt bike in bed, driving past wind turbines1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · WasACop3436336 photos Red 1992 Ford Bronco front grille and headlights“Sotally Tober”1992 Bronco · amtarsha330 photos Teal lifted Ford Bronco on mud-terrain tires crawling over granite slabs on a forested trail“Zak the Bronc”1996 Bronco · David Couch328 photos 1994 Ford Bronco splashing mud while driving off-road“STOLEN in Berkeley, CA”1994 Bronco · BadBrad322 photos Mud-covered 1992 Ford Bronco, 3q-front view1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · kram1991319 photos Lifted white two-door Ford SUV, 3/4 rear view in garage, dented quarter panel and mud tires1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · flourman314 photos Navy blue Ford Bronco SUV with brush guard, parked on driveway with snow behind.1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · R94broncoXTL314 photos Dark blue Ford F-150 pickup truck, front view, parked in a grassy field with trees in the background“'96 Bronco”1996 Bronco · Fitzy312 photos Black 1994 Ford Bronco with hood open, parked on a driveway1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · Dman94x312 photos Lifted red Ford Bronco with winch brush guard crawling over rocks at dusk1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · troydigby310 photos Black-and-tan full-size Ford Bronco, rear 3/4 view in a driveway with spare cover“black beauty”1996 Bronco · 96blkbeauty308 photos Mud-covered 1992 Ford Bronco on a dirt trail, front passenger wheel lifted“ Green Pig”1994 Bronco · toms302304 photos Dark blue two-tone Ford Bronco 3/4 front view on sandy gravel with brush guard“Bronco The Dark Side Of The Moon”1995 Bronco · Greg Rusiecki299 photos 1996 Ford Bronco, white with tan trim, aftermarket wheels, and roll cage visible in the rear“Daddy's Bad Ass Bronco”1996 Bronco · PanaBax292 photos White 1996 Ford Bronco on a rocky dirt road“Pioneer”1996 Bronco · guard999289 photos White lifted Ford Bronco, topless, on big mud tires parked on a driveway.“Big Pig”1995 Bronco · pepper289 photos 1995 Ford Bronco rear frame and suspension after detailing, showing painted chassis components and exhaust pipe“CB's Chassis & Engine Restoration”1995 Bronco · DavesTruckShop286 photos Green Ford Bronco with white top in deep snow at night, side view, lifted on off-road tires“gators”1993 Bronco · David Martiuk286 photos Black Ford truck grille covered in icicles, with a tow hook visible1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · CWbronco284 photos White 1995 Ford Bronco lifted over a blue pickup truck“Devastator”1995 Bronco · RunsYouOver282 photos Mud-splattered tan Ford Bronco with brush guard and large off-road tires, 3/4 front view indoors“Thrilla From Manilla”1996 Bronco · spaustin889278 photos White 1993 Ford Bronco with lifted suspension and BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tires parked on a driveway“T & E”1993 Bronco · Dennis Pettis276 photos Couple in wedding attire standing next to a 1992 Ford Bronco with off-road lights“The Bronco”1992 Bronco · BigBronco070275 photos 1996 Ford Bronco driving through a muddy trail with trees on either side“BRONC”1996 Bronco · Tool38273 photos Blue and tan Ford Bronco side profile, lifted on black wheels and BFGoodrich AT tires“Number Three”1995 Bronco · ctandc272 photos Front corner of dark blue lifted truck with tube bumper, red jack, red coil springs and mud tire“2bitbronco”1993 Bronco · 2bitbronco269 photos 1993 Ford Bronco with aftermarket bumper and winch, driving on a dirt trail1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · xjakethesnakex267 photos 1993 Ford Bronco in a garage, undergoing repairs. The rear quarter panel and tailgate area are visible1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · chucklebill262 photos Black Ford Bronco with top removed parked in a suburban driveway, front angle1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · Brad Woods260 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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