This is What The Very Last Ford Bronco Was Like In 1996 Before It Died | Dude I Love or Hate My Ride

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What was the very last Ford Bronco Like? In this video we look at this 1996 and learn about what made this classic Bronco Special! Do you think the New bronco will have what it takes to continue the iconic legacy?
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[@tonygersbach375]

Keep it stock, it will be worth more that way, and you are “preserving” it for the future

[@wertyrk7kill]

Pretty good idea

[@majasso1888]

That’s a good idea. I would also recommend NOT removing the top. Not worth the effort and you’ll never get it back on like the factory did. I regret taking mine off.

[@XxROCKERxGUYxX]

Preserve it so some guy in the future can radius cut the fenders and throw boggers on it in 30 years?

[@AIDAHAR210]

Preserve and keep it for sentimental value, and of course the value will shoot up

[@Denali_Rebel]

Marco Jasso but it looks so cool without the top

[@WadeSmart]

I still love this model bronco.

[@Michael-ur5qb]

The new Bronco is great but this looks more like what I would call the iconic bronco.

[@chargermaster3716]

Michael 0788 Kinda wished that they also offered a full size Short whee based F series Bronco again like the 2nd-5th generation full size bronco did maybe will get one in the future again.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

So did oj and AL COWLINGS

[@aruekca18det]

This unit is so well kept that it must remain stock at least the exteriors. Very nice truck.

[@Jonathon020]

I see that “don’t lose sight “sticker from it’s just a 6

[@loganfavitahalfviti8059]

someone needs to show Gavin

[@Jonathon020]

Jay Moar it’s just his saying

[@danh655]

Love the.. "flew to BFE and drove it home" stories.. really shows how much he wanted it

[@4KCookies]

You Bet!

[@Batlas]

For $4200 I would've drove it from Alaska to Miami. lol

[@KRKATANAKID]

In 2016 I flew to Orlando FL to buy an 86 Mustang convertible 5.0/5spd and drove it all the way back home in Nebraska.

[@jpippinator]

I like how they highlighted the crooked eBay headlights.

[@bluehighwayvintagecycles4434]

The Green is called Pacific Green, I had a 96 F150 the same color with a silver two-tone. It is honestly the best looking green I have ever seen on any car or truck.

[@swimers100]

ONLY vehicle that looks good green till this day... Well maybe that new mustang Bullet or the new Audi A5 but that’s about it

[@SturgeonF]

That was a block heater cord , connected to an element that warms up the coolant , not the oil , sorry eh .

[@neilvetter662]

What a hoser eh

[@ipdjbt]

it could be either.

[@rickybobby8224]

Way to catch them! But your comment is meaningless because it will confuse people as to the purpose of heating the block in the first place

[@aqgh1]

@@ipdjbt No. All Ford, GM, Chrysler and foreign cars/light trucks I know heat the coolant. It is referred to as a block heater because the water transfers the heat to the block and that in turn heats the oil, heads, and combustion chamber.

[@ipdjbt]

@@aqgh1 there are oil pan heaters that attach to the bottom of the oil pan. And there are block heaters. My statement still stands.

[@regsparkes6507]

Nothing at all wrong with Caleb's Bronco here, but I wish now, that I could have kept my 1975 Bronco in XLT Ranger trim package with that wonderful 302 VB. It was a bronze color with while top and in the day, sure looked great!

[@DuckSongFan]

Woah, nice coincidence. I’m buying a '93 Bronco Custom with a 5 speed tonight

[@Wezi427]

So how's the truck?

[@JayJohnPaul]

Why is it not in my driveway yet? What’s taking so long?

[@supaheat1486]

Lucky

[@GreaseMonkey1137]

I had a 93 custom automatic. Great truck I miss mine

[@DuckSongFan]

Mark Deluisi pretty great. Engine only has 40k on it and clutch was done a few thousand miles ago. I plan to roadtrip with it

[@f150bft]

I have a 92 F-150 with auto hubs....never have failed me.

[@WhaaaaTha]

True, while they still weren't ideal for strength vs good aftermarket ones. They still held up fine if people did actual bearing and hub packs like they should have instead of running them till the grease was tar.

[@wyattgraham5711]

Gt40 heads, cam and edelbrock intake with shortie headers, I did it to my 95 F150. I love it even more now!!!

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

We has an '81 when I was a kid. Loved it! I parked by one last week that was Cummins swapped! Amazing! I hope they bring these back next.

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

@Bryan James they have said they are making a Bronco brand, so maybe...

[@aaronaustrie]

Looks very clean for an old vehicle. The first owners must have taken really good care of it

[@heiko272]

I have a 1995 F150 4x4 5 speed 302 V8 that I bought used in October 1995. Recent changes were 4.56 gears, 33” BFGs, leveling kit up front, and Auburn Gear locker both front and back. It still looks very much like stock, but so much more capable now. I took it up Sand Hollow sand dunes a few weeks ago, then to Toquerville Falls after that. It did great. Did not have to call Matt’s Off-road Recovery, which was my only reason for visiting that area 😃

[@dfactoryrat653]

Own the same Year, engine, color, XLT. Owned it ,sold it , bought it back. Happy ever since 👍

[@chaleowin7732]

I had an 89 with a straight six and I loved it. I also have a 74 with a 351W for wheeling in CO. I reserved a Limited Edition 2021 Bronco late last night, the dealer already called me about the options that I want. I can't wait.

[@guitarist4life00]

I have a mint condition 1994 302 XLT. Only 86k miles. Grandfather gifted to me. Super thankful. This rig is beautiful. Thanks for sharing

[@getawaydreamer2724]

I enjoy the series talking with real owners about their vehicles. The Bronco has been an American legend in its own right in the car industry. Love the 1970s models.

[@Styrkur13]

“Yep” -Caleb 2020

[@rogermetzger7335]

My wife and I have hundreds of thousands of miles of experience in 4WD vehicles - mostly in Utah. Never a Bronco but it was on our short list of possibilities back in the day. My advice: Spend your time driving your Bronco in the back country to gain experience about capabilities and wheel placement. It will be time better spent than studying and installing modifications. It is amazing where one of those can go with a world-class driver behind the wheel. One exception: If you ARE going to invest in a modification, replace the limited slip with a locking differential (differential locker). That will allow you to retain the looks of that beautiful truck. And I don't think you can do better than the BFGs.

[@steveyork8069]

My 78 with 460 and 4-speed still rolling strong.

[@neilvetter662]

That's a wimpy truck. ... kidding

[@user-vq3dc2se5d]

It’s a dam gas Alcoholic

[@jacobchandler2083]

I daily drive a 96 bronco eddie bauer 351 auto mass air flow efi its good

[@theshowtime2375]

Yeah Jacob so how is it?

[@TheRealTJW]

Awesome, I have this Exact same Bronco except it’s a 1992 and it’s all stock. I only changed a few things like adding a 6” lift, 35” BFG’s, and a replacement grill guard bumper. Got it as my high school truck and still have it. Love this thing been a Bronco nut since I was a kid. It runs better now than when I got it back in ‘06.

[@buckhorncortez]

I owned one with the 351. The 351 was about 210 hp. Yeah, that's sure some "brio" alrighty. The 302 was 199 hp. The difference is in torque. 302 = 270 ft-pound, 351 = 328 ft-pounds.

[@Floreypottery]

Ya it’s weird I have owned both and the 351 was a dog compared to the 302 but it was carbureted maybe the reason why lol seemed to spin up faster then the laggy 351 did

[@chadharmon5716]

My 99 explorer with a 302 had 210 hp

[@mattf49006]

My 1980 had the 302 carburetor motor with the v6 auto..3.50 gear ratio and manual hubs...put a 2inch lift and tried 34 inch tires and ended up with 33s being the sweet spot with that gear/tire combo...16 to 18 mpg city..up to 22 highway if you didnt hot dog it and were driving downwind..lol

[@herb7877]

I had a 94' with a 351. My neighbor had the same vehicle but a 302. I got better gas mileage and pulled the hills better with my 3300# boat as well. He had to keep his foot into it, I didn't.

[@mattf49006]

@@herb7877 no doubt..the 302 didn't have the mid range torque and sometimes i wished it had a 351...and with any vehicle the correct combo of gear ratio/transmission ratios/tire diameter makes all the difference in the world....mine worked well...pulled a dual axle u haul covered trailer stuffed to the gills..a ex ...three daughters under 5 and the rear of the bronco stuffed with a weeks worth of clothes, huggies and a cooler from Sacramento to Michigan ..other than doing 35 mph up the continental divide it did ok..lol...12 mpg all the way

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

Beautiful truck, I have always been a fan of these. When I was a kid a person who lived down the road from me had one. As a young kid I didn't remember the makes and models of most cars, but I remembered this one due to the tire cover with a horse on the back.

[@MrJamesLuz]

Love the look of these Broncos

[@TeamWagy]

My brother had a 96 bronco with a front bench seat and vinyl flooring. It was my favorite vehicle ever. I was most fascinated with the springs that hold the hood up!

[@volvo09]

Very nice truck!! I love the 90's Ford's.

[@Nibbix1313]

Very Nice truck! Had a 96 with the 5.8 ... lifted just 2” with 33” BFG KO2’s. Awesome off road. And very cool with the top removed; it’s heavy, but I was able to remove it by myself with a little forethought and pre-planing 😎 still miss that truck.

[@nslouka90]

“Cali-Spell” Montana lol 😂

[@Reaper3179114]

Glad to see Nathan more lately in TFL videos. I've missed him for sure.

[@ramiromontoya9357]

Great looking ride!!!! I have a 1986 Bronco, but have lots of work to do on it. Motivated now!!

[@chocodiledundee1]

Bro that’s my dream since I’ve seen them coming out new ! I’ve got two Bumpside Broncos made in Brazil 🇧🇷 but those last model ones especially 351 5.8 V8 Eddie Bauer are something else ❤. I love this video congratulations from Adelaide South Australia 🇦🇺

[@germanium1872]

Glad to see people are out and about meeting people in person again.

[@idioticrehab6614]

I’ve got a 96 Eddie Bauer bronco with the 351 too, identical except maroon and auto hubs. completely factory and every thing on it works perfectly. Never been a ford guy but I love the thing.

[@wompa70]

I had an 82 with. 302 2 barrel. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED that thing.

[@phantom0456]

I love the Bronco II. I’d love to find one in good shape... especially one with the 80’s/90’s Eddie Bauer package with the pine trees on the seat upholstery and all that... awesome package.

[@cheyennedogsoldiers]

Love the truck. This is my favorite generation of Ford trucks. Ran a 93 F250 460 up until last year. Gonna be looking for another F250 or 350 with the 7.3 powerstroke after Christmas.

[@wyattfollestad8872]

If possible find an idi alot better and cheaper to maintain and fully mechanical

[@FyrSprockets]

Looks like my '95 F150 xlt 4x4 same forest green, but with teal under trim paint. Love the look! Everything on my truck is stock, including the old cassette player!

[@teop7887]

My dad had a '91 Eddie Bauer... I miss that truck... It was sluggish and slow as F, but so cool The new Bronco is a masterpiece

[@awickedtribe]

I hated it when it first came out but now I really dig it... still keepin my '96 though.

[@paulbugden7708]

Had a '86 Same colours, same trim. But with the 302. Done the same mods. Warn hubs 33". Loved that truck. Wish I had kept it.

[@roundsm18]

Grew up with a 1986 Full size, I loved that truck.

[@stussels]

block heater usually heats the coolant not the oil. could be a sump heater. id bet its just an element that goes in a freeze plug hole on the block though

[@JasnoGT]

He's seems like a very smart young man. Such a beautiful vehicle. I miss my black '89.

[@Marco-fi6gv]

Beautiful bronco. I love that body style, broncos are awesome! My son is in the process of getting one, although it's not in as good a shape as this one. Thanks for the video

[@j-port8818]

Had 2. An 86 XLT and a 93 XLT. 302 in the 86, 351 in the 93. 302 was out of a 00' explorer. Ran awesome. 351 had punch out of the hole but ran out of steam at 4000ish rpm. I still think the exhaust is the biggest cork in these trucks. My 86 had shorty headers and no cats. Made a huge difference. Loved them both, but i miss my 86 the most.

[@jeraldhite9744]

Had a 86 Eddie Bauer full size. It had a 302 it was AWESOME. I'm sorry I ever got rid of it. It pulled great and 4x4 worked great. I live on the east coast so it was good for where I lived terrain wise.

[@dalehovland3283]

Had a 86 bronco 2 and currently a 90 bronco with 351. I have enjoyed both.

[@jordanparrish1777]

just bought the exact same truck with 186k miles for 4 grand, Absolutely love it!

[@krazyk57]

Best $4200 this kid will ever spend...

[@matriximaster]

$2500'is a good price for a good condition one. Over $4000'is ridiculous.

[@ricochetey]

@@matriximaster You get what you pay for good luck getting a Bronc for 2500 that doesnt need 4500 in work either now or shortly down the road. Im not saying its impossible im saying its highly unlikely. Here in Mn 2500 will get you a rusty 175k mile rig.

[@ToyotaNutjob]

@@matriximaster lol your a fool

[@bobbycheese2793]

@@matriximaster 4000 is pretty good for a bronco that nice

[@ajcole4585]

I only paid 1000 for my 93 xlt with no rust but had some beat up trim panels a couple dents and the window regulators and motors shot and 275k with everything stock and/or the original except for a set of 31X10.50R15 that just makes it look like more proportioned

[@abqcrutch]

I've owned two FS Broncos. An '85 EB back in the 90s and an '87 XLT two years ago. The '85 was a fun vehicle. The '87 was a monster. I traded IT work with a rancher. It had custom bumpers with tire carrier and front winch. The best part about it was the drive-train. It had the I-6 and 4-speed. Only had 31" tires on it and a rear limited slip, but it was a mountain goat. I was (still am) sad that I had to sell it.

[@Desertfox92308]

I owned the same Bronco! I sold it with over 200k miles still going strong. I changed out the hubs as well. 😀🔥👍🇺🇸

[@whoopie1998]

My uncle has a white 96 Bronco that he’s had for quite sometime. He’s been a mechanic for almost his whole life and keeps it mint. I think he’ll keep it forever.

[@damiangutierrez9103]

I remember my dad's blue Bronco & my uncle red Bronco when I was a young boy. That sure was many years ago. Also my grandpa's old Ford High Boy.

[@enriquefuentes7697]

In El Paso County by the old farms you will find a lot of old broncos, blazers, f150, 250, silverados, cheyennes, jimmys. All well kept and stock. Almost every house has one chilling under a tree or in the backyard.

[@CS15550]

I had a 79 XLT Ranger an 82, 92,95 Eddie Bauer Bronco and I wish I could get one again. My most favorite vehicles of all time.

[@bluecow10]

I got a 95 bronco that I drive everywhere, best daily driver ever

[@curyi1600]

Without a doubt

[@curyi1600]

Jay Moar Good daily can tread anything you throw at it, just keep in mind the car gets like 9mpg lmao

[@bluecow10]

@@jaymoar3561 Perfect in every way except for mpg... lol

[@AnglerDanNE]

“Don’t Lose Sight” sticker on the back left window. I see that Itsjusta6 sticker.

[@tdmfan750]

Same. A little bit of good ol' unplanned exposure for DLS and itsjusta6. (was gonna plug the giveaway but figured better not make TFL get pissed at Gavin and the guys)

[@matthewhebert3311]

That’s awesome that he has it there

[@iHernandez620]

Last week I picked up a 1993 XLT Lariat , power windows , power seats, 302 motor, I paid $700 it’s gonna need a lot of work ! But it runs , just passed smog (California thing) and it’s gonna be a long time project

[@eggohead4249]

I had a 79 with a 4" lift, total rust bucket. I still loved it for the year I had it.. my 351M had no power, my F-100 I traded for it had a 351W that was a beast.

[@billramsey8695]

AWESOME RIDE !!!!! so rare to see one this clean

[@big_daddee]

I've had my 91 for almost 30 years. Love it.

[@64jazdude]

As referring the Bronco II, my 84 B2 rolled June 14. 1991 & I’ve been paralyzed ever since. No one told me they were tippy. 😢

[@jadd6810]

I had a white '93 XLT with a 4" lift with 33" Duratracs. I thought that was the perfect set up. Could have gone with 35's and a 6" lift but I didn't think it looked as good. Downside was I had the 302 with 234K miles. I live in the high desert and would remove the roof one Memorial Day and not put it back on until Labor Day. It was a fun truck for what it was.

[@tdmfan750]

4:20 I see that Don't Lose Sight by itsjusta6 decal on the window. Cool to see the unplanned placement of one group's brand on another group's channel.

[@trythinking6676]

There’s 2 of these in the parking lot of the airport I work at. One is right beside a 68 bronco with awesome patina.

[@zacharyharris5275]

I'm fortunate to have a forest green Bronco of the same year myself. Not an EB Edition, but an XLT is good for me.

[@tomb306]

Nice 96.... I have 95 5.8 l with 290,000 mi on it still runs great. Was offered 25 to 30 k for it last year.

[@TheShift1313]

I used to take the top off mine solo. The later ones with the 3rd brake light and 3 point belts and trim were more a paint. Ive had lots of ttb trucks and i used to manually adjust the toe. If you back up 20ft and the wheels camber then you have too much toe in.

[@elliotprokop2525]

My dream truck is this exact bronco with the white and tan paint. I’m hoping they don’t go up in value too much until I can get one

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Beautiful truck! My wife wanted one of those back in the day! Eddie Bower edition and that color. Too bad at the time we couldnt affort it!👌😎👍very cool!

[@johnwilliams640]

Real nice looking truck. Very good video.

[@kindbud]

I got a '96 4x4 XLT, with all leather, 5.8 EFI, on a 2" lift and 30" wheels, in baby blue, all steel horizontal front grill instead of that plastic chrome, power windows n doors, and nice exhaust. I would never leave it stock, it's not enough truck stock. Girls LOVEEE hotboxing in it, they think it's so big and nice ;)

[@rbmgf71]

Paid $2900 for a really good 94 when I was living in CO back in 2009. No rust but then I moved out east and a little rust appeared over the rear fender wells. Damn I miss it but I don't miss 13mpg, lol. Hopefully the 6g gets something better.

[@davidhobbs5807]

Bought my Red sport Bronco back in 98, 19,000 miles on it at time of purchase, currently has 367,000 miles on it. Runs smooth never had to change the head gasket. It's on the third radiator but other than that no major mechanical issues. Just wish they could of done a better quality made interior the plastics back then were terrible. Il never sell it.

[@OutdoorswithVance]

I bought a 1995 XLT. The other day. I am in love with it.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

It is a safety feature add on easier than adding side air bags door & tube door means far strong side crash. Same idea as adding tub cage if rock or baja style driving or weekend at the track. A helmet is cheaper than air bag add, same w/race safe seat & belt.

[@patrickgriffin8628]

Love it! I have a 96 and would like to get it fix up to look more stock!

[@ianmangham4570]

My favourite truck ,love the resto mod lamps 🔦 and lockers

[@knightwing4]

I had one exactly like that. I sure miss it.

[@BogieSIX]

Seattle here. I have the exact same vehicle. Similar condition. This is Bronco #3 for me. Not taking the top off this one because it too hard to get sealed back up. I see Kaleb is also missing the elusive rear cargo cover. I've seen them go for hundreds on ebay. For the record O.J.'s Bronco (actually AC Cowling's) was a 93'. 96' is the only year that got an OBD2. 👍🏾

[@vanderfina2544]

Have a '94 with a 351W in it, bought it from my dad for $2500. I love the thing, has a good amount of power for a truck it's size.

[@bigike8661]

when I was working at Wayne assembly as a supplier rep. there was a white with a blue interior 1996 Bronco on the second floor of the trim shop it had 36 miles on it...supposedly the freight elevator that was big enough to put it up there was replaced with a smaller one... wonder if its still there?!?!

[@ExTrumpet]

So, mpg is basically the same as my Tundra...love the old Broncos!!

[@upshifter5316]

And my 15 F150 “Eco”Boost. 16mpg @ 70mph FLAT.

[@JollyFlys]

@@upshifter5316 yeah man all these new parts are not worth the extra mpg

[@BuckInchuteranch1]

A lot of older vehicles get good or better mileage, my 03 7.3 got 18.3mpg rolling 75-85 all the way from Sacramento to Abilene TX and back. With the A/C on the whole trip. My 93 7.3IDI gets the same. Most newer diesel won’t because they use fuel to regen the exhaust. How’s that better for the environment?

[@adamsonofdon2766]

And my 2010 f150!!

[@AkioWasRight]

Modern vehicles are also heavier and more power. Tundras and F150s have nearly double the usable power, and they pushing nearly 3 tons of weight. So, if your MPG is no worse, then that's a actually a massive improvement in efficiency.

[@jameshall4385]

sweet ride. i’m a blazer guy, l have had three. my current one is an 89. i always liked the bronco and the later ones had beautiful interiors. the k5’s have plain interiors and always looked dated.

[@dhfd200]

The blazer was my child hood dream truck. I bought a 1985 when i turned 23 and it was the biggest pill of junk. The steering column broke. It got stuck anytime i try to go off road and on the way to a fire call one night the motor died and left me on the side of the road just two years later. Very heart broken that my dream truck was useless. In 1994 I found a 1990 bronco thought i would give it a try and it has been the best vehicle i have ever owned. It has taken me on thousands of fire calls. Saved me and many others lives literally. It is a off road best. It has 330,000 miles on it today and i still drive it. Its not my daly but it will stay in my family until the day i die.

[@GentiluomoStraniero]

Swapping the heads, intake, TB Assy, and exhaust systems woke mine up. Don't forget to upgrade your injectors to 19lb explorer EV3 injectors. They are drop in. Then look up the sixlitre timing bump. You'll have gobs of torque and your mileage will improve a bit.

[@TeamStevers]

Can’t stand when he ask questions he already knows the answer to.

[@Robert8455]

He got a heck of a deal and one that someone took care of. I think I'd keep it mostly stock but would add a nice dual exhaust.

[@sasquatchdipper]

the tops on this year range is harder to remove than 91 and older. 2.5 to 4 inch suspension lifts work great on these for clearance. 6 inch or larger lifts are a little overkill unless built for specific purposes. i would keep the exterior the same but suspension and engine mod if wanted. they can always be replaced to factory later.

[@troy2478]

Watching this makes me miss my 1994 Bronco. Mine was an XLT but had the same engine. Unfortunately, my daughter didn't know the role that coolant played in the engine and it seized up on her and my wife didn't think it was worth putting a new engine in. I probably would still have otherwise.

[@steveh7108]

Awesome truck and keep it stock and what a deal you got on it. I'm sure you could turn around and sell it for 12000 today. I just paid 8200 for a 1995 XL and really good original shape but not near as good as yours. And I was tickled with that price cuz I couldn't find anything in that price range that wasn't Beat to Death.

[@TimothyBoyle13]

The 5-speed manual was available, but not on the larger engine (i.e., 5.8L). With the 5.8L (351), your only option was the automatic.

[@Apoc_Bone_Daddy]

OBS is maybe my second favorite bronco body style And that's says a lot

[@wolfhound1a]

As a chevy guy, I always thought those broncos where soo freakin nice.

[@robertmorris3892]

I loved my 1981 Bronco. I could take off the top in 10 minutes.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

That is good pnt about heavy top. The side glass on saved models should b plex & a large plex roof cut out tinted would lighten the weight a good bit. If side windows plex had RV tilt or slide open feature that is reasonable upgrade.

[@AustinC2838]

Keep it stock, preserve it.

[@EPstroker]

That one is nice enough to keep stock with prices what they are today. Find a beat up one to make a prerunner out of. And the 351 was auto trams only in the 1/2 tons. The Mazda built m5od wasn't durable enough enough to live behind a 351. But it somehow lived doing 3500 rpm 5 liter clutch dumps in a 89 f150 short bed 2wd......it was treated like a lightning before the 1st gen lightenings were even a thing. 😄

[@michaelshoemaker1245]

My grandfather had a 1990 Eddie bower bronco with only 30,000 miles on it. Everything is original. Looks brand new!