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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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Spare tire mounted on rear“Dawg”1993 Bronco · Redlinesx54 photos 1996 Ford Bronco with lifted suspension driving in snow1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · omp53 photos Blue 1995 Ford Bronco parked in a garage, front quarter view“broncHO/ Ole Blue”1995 Bronco · quinault53 photos Black 1995 Ford Bronco parked on a snowy road1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · blackbronco9553 photos Red Ford Bronco with a tan top, lifted with off-road tires. It's parked on a driveway1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · desertbug53 photos White 1992 Ford Bronco stuck in mud, splashing dirt“Psychopathic”1992 Bronco · Brian Selover53 photos 1996 Ford Bronco, dark green with tan top, side view1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · taylorhoss52 photos Stainless dual Y-pipe exhaust with catalytic converter on a garage floor“The %$@#*&% Pig”1996 Bronco · AlanCassidy52 photos Black 1995 Ford Bronco parked in driveway next to a brick house“numule”1995 Bronco · 95thebroncoman35152 photos Black Ford Bronco with tubular brush guard, 3/4 front view“FordzillaII”1995 Bronco · matt berger52 photos Red 1993 Ford Bronco parked on a snowy road, front wheels turned slightly1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · jake351ci51 photos 1993 Ford Bronco navigating a muddy, snowy trail in a forest1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · Phillip Hemphill51 photos Muddy teal 1996 Ford Bronco with roof lights driving off-road“Daisy”1996 Bronco · dyingproof50 photos 1995 Ford Bronco parked at night, hood open1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · speed2450 photos Green 1996 Ford Bronco parked on a road with a dry, hilly landscape behind it1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · az_johnny50 photos Green and black remote control desert truck with flame decals and number 4 on roof1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · bass376950 photos 1995 Ford Bronco, dark blue with tan lower trim, parked outdoors at night“Fearxfour”1995 Bronco · fearxfour9550 photos 1993 Ford Bronco engine bay with man and baby1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · thomasstemmle49 photos Front view of a dark green 1995 Ford Bronco with chrome grille and Ford logo.1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · Bashton33149 photos Dark green Ford Bronco with tan trim, seen from the front 3/4 angle. A man stands beside it1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · chromecowboy49 photos White Ford Bronco with aftermarket bumper and large tires, parked in a driveway“the juice”1995 Bronco · yaabrother149 photos White 1995 Ford Bronco front grille and tires on a rock1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · dmo49 photos 1993 Ford Bronco in snow with large tires1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · jake351ci49 photos White 1994 Ford Bronco airborne over sand dunes“flyinbronco”1994 Bronco · flyinbronco49 photos Black Ford Bronco parked on a dirt road next to a large rock formation with mountains in the background1996 Bronco1996 Bronco · 96THOR49 photos White 1992 Ford Bronco parked at a gas station, rear-mounted spare tire visible1992 Bronco1992 Bronco · KGunner49 photos Gray Eleanor-style Mustang GT500 fastback in three-quarter front view in a studio“my bitch”1994 Bronco · JFR Strachan49 photos 1994 Ford Bronco, red with tan trim, parked on a grassy incline“Fawked Over Road Dog”1994 Bronco · Ben Rockatansky49 photos 1990s Ford Bronco in dark blue with tan trim, parked on a driveway with American flags in the bed.“Blue Thunder”1995 Bronco · jofo48 photos 1994 Ford Bronco on a dirt road, lifted with big tires“Over Budget”1994 Bronco · Matt Rivera48 photos Dark blue 1995 Ford Bronco side view with aftermarket black step bars and copper trim“The other girl”1995 Bronco · mnlabgeek47 photos White 1996 Ford Bronco with lifted suspension and off-road tires, jack visible on left“DIRTYMINDS BUILD”1996 Bronco · stevestone47 photos Two-tone Ford Bronco on rocky terrain. American flag on a pole attached to the rear1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · Guy Muniz47 photos Black 1995 Ford Bronco on jack stands with front end disassembled and parts scattered around1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · stormfinder46 photos 1995 Ford Bronco lifted with large off-road tires, two-tone blue and silver paint“Armageddon Ready”1995 Bronco · Jtegg00846 photos White 1996 Ford Bronco with tan trim and aftermarket lights“wrkiprg”1996 Bronco · rebel2idie2946 photos 1993 Ford Bronco front chassis disassembled, showing engine bay components and suspension1993 Bronco1993 Bronco · allfordman46 photos 1994 Ford Bronco navigating a rocky trail, front passenger side visible“the bruise”1994 Bronco · jimmydnsd46 photos 1992 Ford Bronco driving on a rough, rocky path with brush in the background“Mud Duck”1992 Bronco · 92MudDuck46 photos Ford Bronco driving through a muddy forest trail, approaching a large puddle1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · Cheryl Morgan46 photos 1995 Ford Bronco lifted with large tires, parked in driveway1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · Benjamin Schilling46 photos 1993 Ford Bronco, 3q-front view, black with white hood and aftermarket bumper“The Beast”1993 Bronco · offroadbronco4x445 photos Dark brown and tan Ford Bronco parked on a snowy lot“Typhus”1992 Bronco · Ganuus45 photos Teal green Ford Bronco SUV parked on a driveway“FLYTIRE”1996 Bronco · RicardoJM45 photos White 1992 Ford Bronco rear view, chrome bumper, tinted windows, license plate L61-NVX“Swamp Donkey”1992 Bronco · Madhatter45 photos Lifted 1995 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer with orange and flame graphics on the hood and fender1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · BroncoGurl35145 photos Maroon and tan lifted Ford Bronco SUV in side view on pavement“Monsta”1996 Bronco · Bryan O'Dell45 photos 1995 Ford Bronco front grille and headlights1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · Festus44 photos Front view of a black 1994 Ford Bronco with a chrome grille and license plate ATJ33041994 Bronco1994 Bronco · molar6544 photos Dark green and tan Ford Bronco SUV parked on a snowy road1995 Bronco1995 Bronco · AK95EB44 photos Red 1994 Ford Bronco with tan top and spare tire on rear, parked on dirt with mountains in background1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · jorjen44 photos 1994 Ford Bronco, dark green with tan trim, parked outside1994 Bronco1994 Bronco · KarstDiver43 photos Red Ford Bronco with aftermarket bull bar and winch, lifted suspension, and off-road tires parked on a street“Eddie Bauer”1994 Bronco · JOW3343 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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