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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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1996 Ford Bronco, blue, with aftermarket front bumper and off-road tires1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · MudRider147 photos Black 1996 Ford Bronco 3/4 front view with tan trim and chrome wheels“Black Iron Horse”1996 Bronco · nsasanas147 photos Front end of a dark green 1992 Ford Bronco with the grille and bumper removed, showing the radiator and engine components1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · ColdSteel40146 photos Blue and white 1996 Ford Bronco with lifted suspension and large tires parked on a driveway“Pepe”1996 Bronco · Slicktop146 photos Dark green Ford Bronco with lifted suspension and large tires on a rocky trail“Green machine”1994 Bronco · aurorabusa146 photos 1994 Ford Bronco with dark green soft top cover installed over the bed“Bobby”1994 Bronco · mashori145 photos Black and white Ford Bronco driving on a dirt trail through trees“Skanker”1993 Bronco · BroncoSkank145 photos Lifted red 1990s Ford Bronco with mud tires and chrome bumper parked on a dirt trail1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · jojo144 photos Green 1992 Ford Bronco parked outside next to a shed, with some debris on the ground“eddy”1992 Bronco · yoomooman142 photos Red 1995 Ford Bronco parked on grass with trees in background“Red 95”1995 Bronco · RichScar140 photos Blue 1996 Ford Bronco driving through shallow water with a person inside“Betsy”1996 Bronco · Zane G140 photos Blue 1996 Ford Bronco with hood open parked next to a small airplane1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · V8Ranger139 photos White 1992 Ford Bronco parked on gravel road.1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · • RicoBronco •136 photos Black Ford Bronco on gravel with front tires on a blue metal ramp in a wooded area.“fummins”1995 Bronco · ilystbronco136 photos Custom buggy frame with bright green Ford Bronco body panels, roll cage, and large off-road tires“Class 3 racer”1995 Bronco · gunit136 photos White 1995 Ford Bronco with lifted suspension on a dirt incline1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · vaporized95rig134 photos Black Ford Bronco SUV on wooden ramp with front end partly disassembled1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · Jer Rizzuto134 photos White 1996 Ford Bronco with off-road tires parked on a grassy hill.“The Yeti”1996 Bronco · Appodac132 photos Muddy lifted black Ford Bronco parked at a forest campsite beside a red tent“Zerocool”1992 Bronco · zerocool132 photos Dark green two-door Ford Bronco, 3/4 front passenger side, parked on asphalt near power lines“The Bronco”1992 Bronco · Adrianspeeder132 photos Woman standing in a kitchen1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · mkt2488130 photos 1996 Ford Bronco with aftermarket wheels and brush guard parked on pavement1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · Pond_Hopper130 photos Lifted black Ford Bronco parked atop a dirt hill in a dry winter field“Big Bronc”1995 Bronco · eibach1130 photos 1996 Ford Bronco parked on a driveway, covered in mud1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · nevadagary128 photos White lifted two-door Ford Bronco on large mud tires in a driveway, 3/4 front view“sexy beast”1995 Bronco · brizonco128 photos Muddy black Ford Bronco SUV parked on grass by a red brick house, 3/4 front view1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · bronconite128 photos Dark green 1994 Ford Bronco with tan trim parked on dirt“Green Machine”1994 Bronco · jar73186127 photos Black 1994 Ford Bronco on beach1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · OleNasty126 photos White lifted two-door Ford Bronco on mud tires parked under a metal barn.“The Charm NOT MINE”1995 Bronco · Steve83125 photos 1992 Ford Bronco front end with aftermarket brush guard bumper. Tires and part of the hood are visible1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · sadboy124 photos 1996 Ford Bronco driving off-road near a pile of rocks“Nemesis”1996 Bronco · KingNemesis123 photos 1996 Ford Bronco front end with damaged fender and exposed radiator1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · Jlrobbins122 photos Truck frame with wheels, sitting outside on dirt. Tires say BFGoodrich1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · Adrianspeeder122 photos Tan two-door Ford Bronco SUV with rear spare tire climbing red rocks1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · milan65120 photos Front steering rack and suspension components of a vehicle, with red and green lines indicating measurements1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · Dmanic120 photos White Ford Bronco front corner with tubular bumper and large off-road tire flexed on lift“Bronkzilla”1995 Bronco · Rafael Esqueda119 photos Maroon lifted Ford Bronco SUV parked 3/4 front view inside a metal garage.“1996 Bronco”1996 Bronco · alanb119 photos 1993 Ford Bronco front end with hood open, grille removed, and radiator exposed1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · randby118 photos Red and white Ford Broncos parked outside“the 96”1996 Bronco · 67galax118 photos Blue 1995 Ford Bronco with a white top parked next to another Bronco1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · muffinman944117 photos White and tan lifted two-door Ford Bronco SUV parked by a wooden fence“Baby”1996 Bronco · Ben Beaird116 photos Black Ford Bronco with white top flexing suspension on a dirt bank“BroncoNut”1996 Bronco · Mike Wellner116 photos Black Ford Bronco parked in a driveway, spare tire mounted on the back1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · Mike T115 photos Green Ford Bronco parked next to a Jeep. It has a tan removable top1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · Poorboyz114 photos Maroon 1996 Ford Bronco in snow, rear view“MoMare”1996 Bronco · OgreXT113 photos Green 1996 Ford Bronco, rear quarter view, with spare tire mounted externally1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · BigVerde111 photos Side view of a 1992 Ford Bronco with two-tone paint and running boards1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · Justin Reynolds110 photos 1993 Ford Bronco with camouflage wrap parked inside a garage, side view“Ole bessy”1993 Bronco · MarshBronco109 photos Chrome rear bumper and tailgate of a 1995 Ford Bronco with a trailer hitch1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · Chazmanfireman108 photos 1995 Ford Bronco with hood open, front end disassembled on jack stands“Evil Bronc”1995 Bronco · haulsassington108 photos Red Ford Bronco parked on asphalt with trees in background. Has a chrome grille and side trim1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · MarktheShark108 photos White 1995 Ford Bronco navigating a snowy, rocky trail1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · andy szydzik108 photos 1994 Ford Bronco parked in driveway, front grille and headlights visible1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · freebird17909107 photos Black lifted Ford Bronco SUV on grass, 3/4 front view with large off-road tires.“*DAMIAN*”1996 Bronco · J.Mark M107 photos Red and tan 1994 Ford Bronco, rear 3/4 view with spare tire“Eddie Bauer”1994 Bronco · BRONCOSnBEER106 photos Dark teal Ford Bronco with tan lower trim and aftermarket wheels, lifted suspension, seen from the front-right“Eddie Bauer”1995 Bronco · californiaswede103 photos Black lifted 1992 Ford Bronco side view1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · pattapit103 photos 1993 Ford Bronco navigating a steep rock obstacle with a man standing nearby1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · 2ndHelping103 photos White Ford Bronco with tan trim and roof, seen from the front-right. A basketball hoop is mounted on top1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · ahasti102 photos White 1993 Ford Bronco, 3/4 front view1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · scld1343102 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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