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1994 Ford Bronco “Mule”
About the 1992–1996 Ford Bronco
from the generation archive
The fifth-generation Ford Bronco ran from 1992 through 1996 and was the last full-size Bronco before the nameplate went dormant until 2021. For 1992 Ford restyled the truck with the rounded sheet metal it shared with the redesigned 1992-1996 F-series, the body enthusiasts later nicknamed OBS for Old Body Style after the 1997 trucks arrived. It kept the removable fiberglass rear roof, a single rear liftgate with roll-down glass, and a 104.7-inch wheelbase carried over from the prior generation. Power came from Ford small-block V8s, the 5.0L (302) and the 5.8L (351 Windsor), both fuel injected; the 4.9L inline-six that earlier full-size Broncos offered was not part of this run. Trim levels were XL, XLT, and the top Eddie Bauer. A standard center high-mounted stop lamp arrived with the 1992 redesign, rear-wheel anti-lock brakes carried over from the previous generation and were standard throughout, and a driver-side airbag was added for 1994. Ford ended the Bronco after 1996 and replaced it with the four-door Expedition for 1997.
The story
This Bronco is currently my only vehicle, so it must serve reliably as a "daily driver".My focus since purchasing it in August of '99 been to make only those modifications that will add to its overall performance, reliability, and fuel efficiency.
It must serve for both work and recreational uses. For work, it must start every time and average 12,000 miles each year in a mix of highway and suburban driving. I work in real estate, and I specialize in "unimproved" properties, so I need it to handle occasional off-road duty.
Since purchasing a heavy duty utility trailer, I have up to 2200 lbs. and 4' X 8' of carrying capacity when I need it.
This past August, I purchased a well-cared-for Scamp 13' travel/camping trailer. This is as much weight (1500#)as I plan to tow for any distance. This trailer is nearly as short as the Bronco and is very maneuverable. I plan to be able to get into lots of places where trailers are seldom seen... sort of the RV equivilent of back packing. — Conrad Drum
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