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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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Rusty truck frame rails sitting in dry grass“Stripped '96”1996 Bronco · Steve8377 photos 1990s Ford Bronco side view, lifted with chrome wheels and brown trim“Kelly”1995 Bronco · SocalBronco_EB76 photos 1992 Ford Bronco, lifted with large tires, parked on a driveway“SOB”1992 Bronco · DukeSky76 photos White lifted two-door Ford Bronco with tube front bumper on big mud tires“Crusty”1995 Bronco · Troy 76 photos 1994 Ford Bronco, white, lifted, with spare tire mounted on rear door“Rig”1994 Bronco · mark marquez75 photos 1996 Ford Bronco with aftermarket bumper parked on a residential street“The Bronc”1996 Bronco · TheBronc9674 photos Black 1993 Ford Bronco navigating a rocky off-road trail with two people nearby1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · jake351ci74 photos Dark teal 1990s Ford Bronco SUV in side profile parked in a lot with townhouses behind.“none”1995 Bronco · unixdude74 photos Brown and white 1993 Ford Bronco driving on rocky terrain1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · Rjonn Burns74 photos 1994 Ford Bronco, red with black hood accent, parked outdoors1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · RatStevens73 photos 1993 Ford Bronco, 3/4 front view at night“Ed”1993 Bronco · MonsterBruteFX473 photos 1996 Ford Bronco front view with aftermarket bull bar and lights1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · Christopher Ramos73 photos Lifted silver Ford Bronco on oversized tires parked on a sand berm at a sand pit“Project X”1995 Bronco · Biggie_Truck73 photos 1996 Ford Bronco front view, tires on rocks, forest trail1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · decker8171 photos 1992 Ford Bronco parked in front of a garage and brick building1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · soaker200071 photos 1995 Ford Bronco engine bay, fuel injection system, spark plug wires1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · k4allen70 photos Blue 1992 Ford Bronco parked on concrete driveway, side view with spare tire on rear door1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · JohnMcD34870 photos White lifted full-size Ford Bronco hardtop, driver-side profile on dirt off-road lot“Bronco Billy SOLD 11/2015”1993 Bronco · dbmcd70 photos 1994 Ford Bronco in teal, parked on asphalt.1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · f150inline69 photos Black 1995 Ford Bronco 3/4 front view with spare tire carrier1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · XLTBronco9569 photos Black Ford F-Series truck with doors open, front view“Mud Pony”1995 Bronco · Subrubicon1669 photos Interior panel with vents and a hexagonal latch1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · felixx6869 photos White Ford Bronco XL front fender with brush guard and Goodyear Wrangler RT/S tire on grass1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · Bill Montgomery69 photos Red 1994 Ford Bronco side view with lifted suspension1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · richard baney II68 photos Axle shaft with U-joint and yoke on concrete floor with tools1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · topfisherman68 photos Yellow Ford Bronco on a railway track.“Hy-railer”1996 Bronco · Dylanviey67 photos Lifted black Ford Bronco SUV on large mud tires, front three-quarter view on gravel.1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · Kyle lewis67 photos Black 1994 Ford Bronco parked on concrete driveway with trees and house in background“Baby Girl”1994 Bronco · BigBroncoRob67 photos Black 1995 Ford Bronco parked in an asphalt lot with yellow lines1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · HeWhoPlays66 photos Dark blue Ford Bronco SUV, 3/4 front view, with rust on rear quarter and black steel wheels.1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · ecuatt466 photos Red 1995 Ford Bronco with lifted suspension, chrome wheels, and tan side trim parked on a suburban street1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · MileHighTurbo66 photos 1995 Ford Bronco, white, with aftermarket bumper and winch, lifted suspension, large tires“the wagon”1995 Bronco · s8c265 photos 1994 Ford Bronco, front view, engine removed1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · regret64 photos Bronco Custom badge on a white surface1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · RR92Custom64 photos Dark blue 1992 Ford Bronco with a tan stripe and white top parked on a gravel lot“Project: Habitual”1992 Bronco · Habitual64 photos 1996 Ford Bronco parked on a street in front of houses1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · blackbronco9664 photos Black 1995 Ford Bronco parked in a cluttered garage with tools and a wheelbarrow“Hot Wheels”1995 Bronco · Adrianspeeder64 photos White 1996 Ford Bronco parked in driveway“O.J.”1996 Bronco · broncodude2664 photos Black 1996 Ford Bronco climbing over logs and dirt in a wooded area“FRDKPR”1996 Bronco · FRDKPR64 photos Side view of a 1993 Ford Bronco1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · chris lallo64 photos White lifted Ford Bronco parked on a snowy mountain road among pines1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · bigbronco199664 photos 1993 Ford Bronco parked on a dirt road with brush on either side“The Bronc”1993 Bronco · asmith63 photos Green Ford Bronco with hood open, undergoing repairs“The Wronco”1996 Bronco · Fordman9662 photos Dark green Ford Bronco parked in the driveway of a large brick house“Camee”1993 Bronco · LieutDan62 photos Black lifted 1994 Ford Bronco parked on a residential street“ANUBIS”1994 Bronco · KenRod62 photos Maroon 1993 Ford Bronco climbing over a rock“TIPSY”1993 Bronco · dakanmtn162 photos Close-up of Firestone tire on white steel wheel with locking hub; a hand gives a thumbs-up beside it“5.8L”1994 Bronco · wkbogie61 photos 1996 Ford Bronco, black, hood open, front 3/4 view, in garage“Black EB”1996 Bronco · cawright360 photos 1993 Ford Bronco, side view, brown and tan exterior, spare tire on rear door1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · Indyajtuck60 photos 1992 Ford Bronco rear bumper with custom fabrication“Mountainbronco”1992 Bronco · J. Kepp60 photos Mud-splattered white Ford Bronco on grass, low front angle, black hood deflector, BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires“Rio”1996 Bronco · thebroncofanatic59 photos Dark green lifted two-door Ford Bronco on dirt forest trail, front 3/4 view1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · Bronco73IDI58 photos Green 1996 Ford Bronco with a black soft top parked in a driveway next to a garage“Focused”1996 Bronco · broncofocused58 photos Engine bay of a green Ford with air cleaner, alternator, hoses and wiring, dated 2012“Old Greenie”1995 Bronco · xxxyank57 photos 1992 Ford Bronco, dark blue with tan trim, roof rack, parked outdoors1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · bluebronco196657 photos White full-size Ford Bronco climbing a red clay off-road rut, three-quarter front view“Kennedy”1995 Bronco · -Spazmatic-57 photos Two metal transfer case components on a workbench1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · eaglesoaring56 photos Rear view of an ATV with a black storage box on the back, parked under a camouflage cover“the bitch”1992 Bronco · redrumybronco56 photos Dark green 1992 Ford Bronco with lifted suspension and off-road tires stuck in a dirt ditch1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · 1995XLT56 photos Red 1995 Ford Bronco with large off-road tires driving in snow, front 3/4 view“video clips”1995 Bronco · Juice Juice56 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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