Ford Bronco II

car model

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]

Ford Bronco II
1989-1990 Ford Bronco II
Overview
ManufacturerFord
ProductionJanuary 1983 - January 1990
Model years1984–1990
AssemblyUnited States: Louisville, Kentucky (Louisville Assembly)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact SUV
Body style3-door wagon
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
RelatedFord Ranger
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase94.0 in (2,388 mm)
Length
  • 1983-1988: 158.3 in (4,021 mm)
  • 1989-1990: 161.9 in (4,112 mm)
Width68.0 in (1,727 mm)
Height
  • 1983-1988: 68.2 in (1,732 mm)
  • 1989-1990: 69.9 in (1,775 mm)
Chronology
SuccessorFord Explorer

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.

Controversy

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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]

References

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  1. Jr, J. “Kelly” Flory (October 31, 2019). American Light Trucks and Utility Vehicles, 1967-1989: Every Model, Year by Year. McFarland. ISBN 9781476626529 – via Google Books.
  2. Werhane, Patricia Hogue (September 4, 1999). Moral Imagination and Management Decision-making. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195125696 – via Google Books.
  3. Bogus, Carl T. (2003). Why lawsuits are good for America: disciplined democracy, big business, and the common law. New York University Press. p. 160. ISBN 9780814799161. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  4. "Bronco II rollover investigation starts". Tulsa World. AP. September 19, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  5. Bickerstaff, David J.; Birchmeier, James E.; Tighe, William R. (1 February 1982). "Overview of Design Approaches for Optimizing Fatigue Performance of Suspension Systems". SAE Technical Paper Series. Vol. 1. SAE International. doi:10.4271/820676. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  6. Hakim, Danny (23 April 2003). "Lawyers Taking Aim at Ford On Veracity of Expert (Published 2003)". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 October 2020.

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