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Ford Bronco / F-Series Grille Identification Chart 1978-1996 by Year Range
Identification line drawings of four front grille designs labeled by year range 78-79 through 92-96.
This document is a simple visual reference schematic showing four line-drawing outlines of front grille and headlight designs, each labeled with a model year range: 78-79, 80-86, 87-91, and 92-96. The drawings depict how the front grille styling changed across four generations. The 78-79 design shows a rectangular grille flanked by single rectangular headlights with surrounding trim; the 80-86 design shows a wider grille with horizontal bar detailing and flanking headlights; the 87-91 design shows a grille with a more aerodynamic, flush-mounted look and different segmentation; and the 92-96 design shows a further rounded, aero-styled grille and headlight arrangement. A reader can use this chart to quickly identify the model year range of a truck by its front grille appearance, which is useful for identifying vehicles in photos, sourcing correct replacement grilles, or planning grille swaps between generations. The document contains no part numbers, text legends, or other technical data beyond the four year-range labels. Based on the uploader's filename ('quad grills dates'), the chart appears intended as a quick-reference for dating grille styles, consistent with Ford Bronco/F-Series front-end styling generations from 1978 through 1996.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many grille styles are shown and what years do they cover?
- Four grille styles are shown, labeled 78-79, 80-86, 87-91, and 92-96.
- What grille style applies to a 1978 Ford Bronco?
- The first (leftmost) grille outline, labeled 78-79, applies to 1978-1979 trucks.
- Did the 1980-1986 trucks share one grille style?
- According to this chart, one grille outline is labeled 80-86, indicating that style spans 1980 through 1986.
- Which grille design is shown for 1992-1996 trucks?
- The rightmost outline, labeled 92-96, shows the rounded aero-style grille and headlight design for 1992-1996.
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