Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco has a long history, extending back to 1966. In 1966, the initial Ford Bronco was introduced as a smaller jeep. It was intended to be competition for the International Harvester Scout and the Jeeps of that time. The original Ford Bronco was popular for such activities as off-roading. However, its small size made it a poor choice for tasks like towing.Since the original Bronco, Ford has released a number of versions of this vehicle. These subsequent models were more suited to towing and storage than the original version. In 1978, the Ford Bronco was redesigned with similarities to the F-100 truck. This Ford Bronco shared many of the F-100's body and chassis components. It also shared the F-100's drivetrain mechanisms. In 1980, the Ford Bronco underwent another major redesign. This time the Bronco was based on the Ford F-Series. Though this generation of Ford Broncos lasted until 1986, there were numerous cosmetic, suspension, and power train changes during that time. With the increased importance of fuel economy, Ford designed the Ford Bronco II in 1984. This design was intended to be closer in size to the more compact Ranger pickup vehicle. During this time, however, Ford continued its production of the full-sized Bronco. Though still based on the F-Series truck, the Ford Bronco's body and drivetrain was changed in 1987. Fuel injection and was also introduced. In 1992, the Ford Bronco underwent additional changes, most of them cosmetic.1996 marked the end of the Ford Bronco line. However, the Bronco name was resurrected again in 2004 for a concept car. This vehicle had many similarities to the original Bronco.