Ford Bronco II | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ford |
Production | January 1983 - January 1990 |
Model years | 1984–1990 |
Assembly | United States: Louisville, Kentucky (Louisville Assembly) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact SUV |
Body style | 3-door wagon |
Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
Related | Ford Ranger |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 94.0 in (2,388 mm) |
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Width | 68.0 in (1,727 mm) |
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Chronology | |
Successor | Ford Explorer |
The Ford Bronco II is a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV)/. It was made by the Ford Motor Company from 1984-1990. The Bronco II was not related to the first generation Ford Bronco (1966-1977).[1][2]
The Bronco II was based in the first generation Ford Ranger (1983-1992), it was made as a competition to the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and GMC Jimmy of General Motors. it was replaced by the Ford Explorer.
The Bronco[3] is also known for being a very dangerous vehicle. This is because of its high suspension height and short wheelbase. The Bonco caused the deaths of 260 owners.[4] Ford had to pay $113 million dollars to the relatives of the people who died.[5] This caused Ford to replace the Bronco with the Explorer in the early 1990s. The Explorer was based on the Ford Ranger.[6]