query: when did the first ford bronco come out

pos: Ford Bronco 2021 Bronco. The 2021 Ford Bronco will be a mid-size SUV, adopting a four-door body for the first time. Built alongside the Ford Ranger at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan (home to 1966-1996 Ford Bronco assembly), the Bronco is largely speculated to share a body-on-frame chassis with the Ford Ranger pickup and the Ford Everest mid-size SUV, the Bronco will likely share its powertrain with the Ranger. During the announcement of its return, Ford chief technical officer Raj Nair stated that the 2021 Bronco will be designed as a distinct model line, rather than a version of the Everest

pos: Ford Bronco 2021 Bronco. The 2021 Ford Bronco will be a mid-size SUV, adopting a four-door body for the first time. Built alongside the Ford Ranger at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan (home to 1966-1996 Ford Bronco assembly), the Bronco is largely speculated to share a body-on-frame chassis with the Ford Ranger pickup and the Ford Everest mid-size SUV, the Bronco will likely share its powertrain with the Ranger. During the announcement of its return, Ford chief technical officer Raj Nair stated that the 2021 Bronco will be designed as a distinct model line, rather than a version of the Everest

pos: Ford Bronco 5.0L and 5.8L V8 engines, with the C350 powered by the 7.3L diesel V8 and 7.5L gasoline V8 (the only Bronco variants to use these engines). The Centurion Classic was offered until the end of Bronco production in 1996; though the Bronco was directly replaced by the Expedition, the C150/C350 is closest in size to the Ford Excursion introduced for the 2000 model year. At the 2004 North American International Auto Show, a Ford Bronco concept vehicle was unveiled. Inspired by the first-generation (1966-1977) Ford Bronco, the 2004 concept adapted a short wheelbase, round headlamps, and squared-off roofline; the concept

pos: Ford Bronco a central theme of the first-generation Bronco, styling was subordinated to simplicity and economy, so all glass was flat, bumpers were straight C-sections, and the left and right door skins were symmetrical (prior to the fitment of door mounting hardware). For 1966, three body configurations were offered, including a 2-door wagon and half-cab pickup, and open-body roadster. At its $2,194 base price ($17,507 in 2018 dollars), the Bronco included few amenities as standard. However, a large number of options were offered through both Ford and its dealers, including front bucket seats, a rear bench seat, a tachometer, and a CB

pos: Bronco Buster (Funny Car) Bronco Buster (Funny Car) Bronco Buster is an American wheelstander exhibition funny car built by Doug Nash. Nash built "Bronco Buster" for NHRA's new A/FX (A/Factory Experimental) class, a precursor to Funny Car, which debuted in 1965. It was based on a 1966 Ford Bronco, with a reproduction two-piece body, fitted over an aluminum tube chassis; the cab, hood, and front fenders came off in one piece for easy maintenance. It was powered by the same Ford V8 Nash used in his previous B/FX car. (It is rumored Nash turned down a SOHC 427 “cammer” so he could keep the

pos: Ford Bronco Stroppe/Holman/Moody (SHM) Broncos competed in the Mint 400, Baja 500, and Mexican 1000 (later named the Baja 1000). In 1969, SHM again entered a team of six Broncos in the Baja 1000. In 1971, a "Baja Bronco" package was marketed through Ford dealers, featuring quick-ratio power steering, automatic transmission, fender flares covering Gates Commando tires, a roll bar, reinforced bumpers, a padded steering wheel, and distinctive red, white, blue, and black paint. Priced at US$5,566, versus the standard V8 Bronco price of $3,665, only 650 were sold over the next four years. In 1966, a Bronco "funny car" built by

pos: Bronco Buster (Funny Car) NHRA banned aluminum chassis (in favor of steel) and Jeep and pickup bodies, following the success of Gene Conway in the hemi Jeep funny car "Destroyer", in 1967. "Bronco Buster" was the centerfold in "Drag Strip"'s February 1967 issue, as well as appearing on the cover in an inset photo. Bronco Buster (Funny Car) Bronco Buster is an American wheelstander exhibition funny car built by Doug Nash. Nash built "Bronco Buster" for NHRA's new A/FX (A/Factory Experimental) class, a precursor to Funny Car, which debuted in 1965. It was based on a 1966 Ford Bronco, with a reproduction two-piece body,

pos: Doug Nash achieved significant success, moving up to C/Gas. His success got him a ride in the 1964 factory 289 Mercury Comet, one of only fifteen 289-powered Comets built that year. It was dubbed "The Cyclone" when the car moved up to B/FX (B/Factory Experimental). After turning in a number of wins, Nash moved up again, to A/FX, a precursor to Funny Car. It was for A/FX Nash built the "Bronco Buster", based on a 1966 Ford Bronco. The 289 was kept mostly stock, but it propelled the truck to passes in the high 8s; with a supercharger, later in 1966, Nash

pos: Donald N. Frey stereo dashboard tape deck, and the station wagon tailgate that swung out like a door (window up or down) as well as down like a tailgate — marketed as the "Magic Doorgate" beginning with the 1966 Country Squire. He was later involved in the development of the Ford Bronco, and played a key role in Ford Motorsports. In 1967, he received an honorary Doctorate in Engineering from the University of Michigan. He was very concerned that the United States was losing the "global race" for automobile improvements in technology because there is little interest in investments for innovation and thus

neg: Ford Bronco Ford Bronco The Ford Bronco is a model line of SUVs that were manufactured and marketed by Ford from 1965 to 1996. After the first generation of the Bronco was introduced as a competitor to compact SUVs (including the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout), the succeeding four generations of the Bronco were full-size SUVs, competing against the Chevrolet K5 Blazer and Dodge Ramcharger. The first Bronco was assembled using its own chassis, while the full-size Bronco was derived from the Ford F-Series (F-100, later F-150) pickup truck; all Broncos were produced with four-wheel drive powertrains. The Ford Bronco was

neg: Ford Bronco concerns that held the 1978–1979 Bronco out of production. Nominally shorter and lighter, the 1980 Bronco was designed to adopt a more efficient powertrain while retaining its full-size dimensions. In 1982, the Ford Bronco II made its debut; unrelated to the full-size Bronco, the Bronco II was a compact SUV based on a shortened Ranger pickup truck and sized similarly to the 1966–1977 Bronco. Again based on the Ford F-Series, the 1980–1986 Bronco is based upon the Ford F-150 (1980–1986 seventh generation). Although based on an all-new chassis, the Bronco retained its wheelbase. Both transfer cases were replaced with a

neg: Ford Bronco marked one of the first uses of a three-bar grille on Ford vehicles. Using a minimalist exterior design, the Bronco design was unveiled alongside a Shelby Cobra Concept at the same show. Using the Ford CD2 platform of the Ford Escape, the Bronco concept was powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder turbodiesel (from the Ford Mondeo) and a six-speed manual transmission. Replacing ControlTrac II, an "Intelligent" 4-wheel drive system was intended for improved stability and fuel economy. Ford Bronco The Ford Bronco is a model line of SUVs that were manufactured and marketed by Ford from 1965 to 1996. After the

neg: Ford Bronco and a gray leather interior (the first time leather seating was available for a Bronco). For 1990 through 1992, the Nite option package featured a completely blacked-out exterior with contrasting graphics. Alongside the top-line Eddie Bauer trim, both special editions were available only with a V8 engine and automatic transmission. Following the introduction of the ninth-generation Ford F-150, the Bronco saw a major design update for the 1992 model year. Again based on the same basic F-Series chassis introduced in late 1979, the Bronco again saw updates to the exterior and interior. In the interest of making the vehicle more

neg: Ford Ranger (Americas) Ford vehicles). The Aerostar was sold through the 1997 model year, replaced by the front-wheel drive Ford Windstar and Mercury Villager (the former deriving components from the Ford Taurus). For the 1978 model year, the Ford Bronco transitioned in size from a compact SUV to a full-size SUV derived from the Ford F-100. To re-enter the segment vacated by the Bronco, Ford developed a compact SUV alongside the Ranger. Introduced for the 1984 model year, the Ford Bronco II was slightly longer and wider than the first-generation Bronco, using a shortened 4x4 Ranger chassis. In sharp contrast to the spartan

neg: Ford Bronco II Ford Bronco II The Ford Bronco II is a two-door compact-sized sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was manufactured by Ford from 1983 to 1990. The original Bronco was based on its own chassis, the Bronco II used a shortened Ford Ranger platform, allowing for mechanical and structural commonality. Following the shift of the Bronco to the full-sized F-Series truck platform in 1978, the Bronco II was marketed as a compact SUV. The Bronco II was assembled in the Louisville Assembly Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, alongside the Ford Ranger. In 1990, the Bronco II was replaced by the Ford Explorer; while

neg: Ford Bronco II still based on the Ranger, the Explorer was enlarged into the mid-size SUV segment. Following the discontinuation of the Bronco II, the next compact SUV produced by Ford in North America was the 2001 Ford Escape. The first Bronco II was developed in parallel with the Ranger pickup truck that was introduced for the 1983 model year. Introduced in March 1983, Ford marketed the Bronco II as a "vehicle for men, single people, or young couples ... almost like John Wayne vehicles ... that gave people the sense that they could conquer anything ..." While the Bronco II was nearly

neg: Ford Bronco later were fitted with the Ford/Dana twin traction beam independent front suspension system. Two different V8 engines were offered for the second-generation Bronco: the 5.8L 351M and the 6.6L 400. While offering virtually the same horsepower output, the 400 produced a higher torque output over the 351M. As the 460 V8 was restricted to rear-wheel drive F-Series trucks, it was not offered in the Bronco. For 1979, Ford added emissions controls to its light-truck engines; the Bronco gained a catalytic converter (among other equipment) in both engine configurations. Replacing the multiple body configurations of the first generation, the second-generation Bronco

neg: Ford Bronco New Process 208 version. In front, the 1980–1986 Bronco is fitted with a Dana 44 front axle with Ford TTB (Twin Traction Beam) independent front suspension. As with the 1978–1979 Bronco, the rear axle is a leaf-sprung Ford 9-inch axle. For the first time since 1977, the Bronco came with an inline-six engine as standard; the 4.9L 300 I6 was available solely with a manual transmission. The 400 V8 was discontinued, with the 351M taking its place and the 302 V8 making its return as the base-equipment V8. The 351 Windsor made its debut in the Bronco as it replaced

neg: Ford Bronco Prior to 1984, the hardtop included sliding window glass as an option. For 1983, the Bronco saw a slight facelift as it adopted Ford's blue oval emblem, taking the place of "F-O-R-D" lettering on the hood, and the bronco horse was removed from the fender emblems. The 1980–1986 Bronco adopted the same trim levels as the Ford F-Series pickups. Following the introduction of the Ford Ranger compact pickup, the Bronco adopted Bronco (base, replacing Custom), Bronco XL, and Bronco XLT. In 1985, Ford added an Eddie Bauer trim package for the Bronco. Featuring a color-keyed two-tone exterior, the trim package

neg: Ford Bronco to be replaced by a revival of the Ford Ranger and Ford Bronco nameplates. While the Ranger was expected to be a version of the global Ranger T6 adapted to North American use, specific details of the configuration of the revived Bronco were less certain. Speculated as a Ford competitor to the Jeep Wrangler, the Bronco was expected to reach production by 2020. At the 2017 North American International Auto Show, Ford officially confirmed the return of the Ford Bronco for the 2021 model year. Later in 2017, Ford released a social media site dedicated to the launch of the

neg: Ford Bronco Doug Nash for the quarter-mile dragstrip finished with a few low 8-second times, but it was sidelined by sanctioning organizations when pickups and aluminum frames were outlawed. For the 1978 model year, the second-generation Bronco was introduced; to better compete with the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, Dodge Ramcharger, and Jeep Cherokee, the Bronco entered the full-size SUV segment. In place of a model-specific chassis, the Bronco was adapted directly from the Ford F-Series, becoming a shortened version of the F-100 4x4. Originally intended for a 1974 launch, the second-generation Bronco (named "Project Shorthorn" during its development) was postponed to MY 1978

neg: Ford Bronco withdrawn from the Ford light-truck model line following declining demand for two-door SUVs. For the 1997 model year, Ford replaced the Bronco with the Ford Expedition, a four-door SUV based on the F-150 (the later Ford Excursion was based on the Ford F-250 Super Duty). From 1965 to 1996, Broncos were produced at Ford's Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Michigan. In 2017, Ford announced the reintroduction of the Ford Bronco as a mid-size SUV (derived from the Ford Ranger) as a 2020 model; manufacturing is to return to Michigan Assembly. The idea behind the Bronco began with Ford product manager

neg: Ford Bronco on-road capability, leading to a decline in demand for the Bronco. The first-generation Bronco is built upon a chassis developed specifically for the model range, shared with no other Ford or Lincoln-Mercury vehicle. Built on a 92-inch wheelbase (sized between the CJ-5 and Scout; only an inch shorter than the later CJ-7), the Bronco used box-section body-on-frame construction. To simplify production, all examples were sold with four-wheel drive; a shift-on the-fly Dana 20 transfer case and locking hubs were standard. The rear axle was a Ford 9-inch axle, with Hotchkiss drive and leaf springs; the front axle was a Dana

neg: Ford Bronco II the Bronco II up to 1995 was a $62.4 million verdict for two passengers, one of whom who received brain injuries and left her in need of a legal guardian, after the 1986 model in which they were riding rolled over. The safety record was "frightening" with "one in 500 Bronco II's ever produced was involved in a fatal rollover." Automobile insurer GEICO stopped writing insurance policies for the Bronco II. By 2001, "Time" magazine reported that the "notorious bucking Bronco II" rollover lawsuits had "cost the company approximately $2.4 billion in damage settlements." Ford Bronco II The Ford Bronco

neg: Ford Ranger (Americas) year, Ford redesigned the Bronco II, renaming it the Ford Explorer. To increase its utility as a family vehicle, the Explorer was introduced as a five-door SUV. Again based on the Ranger chassis, both versions of the Explorer shared interior components with the Ranger and front bodywork forward of the windshield (though visible parts commonality was reduced over the Bronco II). In 1995, as part of a body revision, the Ranger bodywork was removed from the Explorer; the model line also became the first Ford truck to end the use of Twin I-Beam front suspension. To functionally replace the Bronco

neg: Ford Ranger (Americas) initially slated for a traditional autumn release, to more closely compete with the introduction of the Chevrolet S-10, Ford advanced the launch of the 1983 Ranger several months, with the first vehicles reaching showrooms in March 1982. Initially sold along its Courier predecessor, the first 1983 Ranger was priced at $6,203 ($16,570 in 2018). While far smaller in exterior size than the F-Series, 4x4 Rangers offered a payload of 1,600 pounds, matching or exceeding the F-100 in payload capacity. For 1984, the Ford Bronco II two-door SUV was introduced. Similar in size to the 1966–1977 Bronco, the Bronco II used

neg: Ford Bronco II structural support. The 1989 Bronco II was short-lived as it was built for little less than a year when production ended in early 1990. It was later succeeded by the larger Ford Explorer for 1991. The '89 to '90 Bronco IIs are perhaps one of the rarest Ford vehicles ever made. As a running change, four-wheel drive 1990 models produced after November 1989 were produced with Dana 35 front axles, replacing the previous Dana 28 front axle. The 1984 and 1985 models were equipped with the German-built carbureted 2.8 L Cologne V-6 with at 4600 rpm, which was also used

neg: Ford Bronco Bronco enthusiast Jeff Trapp’s 1970 halfcab during a drive-off ceremony. The model line was ended to make room for the automaker’s newest addition to the lineup at the time, its replacement, the Ford Expedition. The Expedition offered four doors and was introduced to compete with General Motors' Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and larger Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL models. For the 2021 model year, the Bronco returns to the Ford light-truck lineup, assembled alongside the Ford Ranger. After a 24-year hiatus, the Ford Bronco is making a return to the Ford light-truck product line. Derived from the Ford F-Series

neg: Ford Bronco II formal study of the Ford Bronco II in 1989. There were 43 Bronco II rollover fatalities in 1987, compared with eight for the Samurai, but accident data in four states showed the Bronco II's rollover rate was similar to that of other SUVs, so the investigation was closed. NHTSA declined to reopen the investigation in 1997 after more Bronco II crashes. It was estimated that 260 people had died in Bronco II rollover crashes, a rate that is several times more than in any similar vehicle according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. By 1995, Ford had paid $113

neg: Ford Bronco II about stability of the Bronco II "disappeared" in an "unusual document handling procedure" that forebode the lawsuits against Ford starting in the late-1980s. The Bronco II was dogged by reports that it was prone to rollovers. Some of the headlines in 1989-90 included "NHTSA Investigates Bronco II Rollovers," "Automotive News" (March 20, 1989) "Magazine Gives Ford's Bronco II 'Avoid' Rating," "The Wall Street Journal" (May 8, 1989), and "Consumer Reports Criticizes Ford Bronco II's Handling," "The Washington Post" (May 18, 1989). After analysis of SUV crashes of the Suzuki Samurai, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a

neg: Ford Explorer closer to its competitors. In an effort to attract family buyers, a four-door version was developed alongside the two-door (launched the same month as the four-door S-10 Blazer). As with the Ford Bronco II, the first-generation Ford Explorer shares its chassis and underpinnings with the first-generation (1983-1992) Ford Ranger. In comparison to the Bronco II, the Explorer is far larger, with the two-door Explorer Sport gaining 12.6 inches in length and 2.1 inches of width; a four-door is 22.5 inches longer and heavier. As with its predecessor, the Ford Explorer has a large degree of commonality with the Ford Ranger,

neg: Puerto Vallarta Squeeze at their apartment, Danny and Luz met a man who identifies himself as "Peter Schumann" and needs to get north of the Rio Grande quickly. Paying Danny five thousand in cash, Schumann arranges his passage in a rusting Ford Bronco named Vito. The film adaptation featured a Jeep Wagoneer instead of a Ford Bronco. Unaware at first of the nature of their journey, Luz wants to go with them to see her grandparents' graves along the coast. When she met with them for the trip, Luz wore blue jeans and a shirt that read "Puerto Vallarta Squeeze" with two halves

neg: Ford Bronco backup lights and side marker lamps (in 1967 and 1968, respectively). After struggling with sales, the open-body Bronco roadster was withdrawn after the 1968 model year. After 1972, the Bronco half-cab was withdrawn; along with its lower sales compared to the wagon, Ford had introduced the larger Ford Courier compact pickup. In a minor revision, for 1977, the exterior-mounted fuel tank caps were replaced behind hinged doors (as on all other Ford trucks). Inititally offered as a single trim level with a long option list, for 1967, Ford introduced the Sport option package for the Bronco wagon. Consisting primarily of

neg: Ford Bronco retained the lift-off hardtop bodystyle for the three-door wagon, though now fiberglass over the rear seat area only (and not a full length steel top), continued through the 1996 withdrawal of the model line. In spite of its short production cycle (only two years), the second-generation Bronco proved successful, overtaking the Blazer and Ramcharger in sales for the first time; initial demand was so strong that customers waited several months to receive vehicles from dealers. The second-generation Bronco is based on the Ford F-100 pickup truck chassis (1973–1979 sixth generation). Approximiately one foot shorter than the shortest F-100, the Bronco

neg: Ford Expedition Tahoe), off-road performance, and its MPG estimate. The 2018 Expedition also ranked first among large SUVs with a score of 9.3 from U.S. News and World Report. The fourth generation Ford Expedition was nominated at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in the Truck of the Year category, only to lose out to its co-branded cousin Lincoln Navigator. The Expedition was runner-up. Ford Expedition The Ford Expedition is a Full-size SUV manufactured by Ford. Introduced for the 1997 model year as the successor of the Ford Bronco, the Expedition was the first full-size Ford SUV sold with a four-door

neg: Ford Excursion remained strictly a two-door vehicle. For the 1991 model year, the mid-size Ford Explorer replaced the compact Ford Bronco II, becoming the first four-door Ford SUV. Following the decline in demand of two-door SUVs, for the 1997 model year, the Bronco was repackaged as a four-door SUV, becoming the Ford Expedition, slotted roughly between the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban in size. From 1987 to 1996, a Ford competitor to the Chevrolet Suburban was produced by Centurion Vehicles, an aftermarket converter specializing in Ford trucks based in White Pigeon, Michigan. Called the Centurion Classic, the range of vehicles were four-door SUVs,

neg: Ford Ranger (Americas) original, the Bronco II offered all of the convenience features available on the Ranger. Unlike its larger namesake, the Bronco II was not designed with a removable roof, including large side windows which extended into the rear roofline. From the B-pillars forward, the Bronco II shared its interior with the Ranger (with the exception of badging). For 1989, the Bronco II shared the front fascia and interior of the facelifted Ranger. As part of a redesign, the Bronco II was enlarged for the 1991 model year, becoming the Ford Explorer Sport (alongside the four-door Ford Explorer). For the 1991 model

neg: Ford Bronco featured an outdoors-themed interior. The Bronco was assembled in Australia by Ford Australia, utilizing locally produced 4.1-litre six-cylinder and 5.8-litre V8 engines. It was marketed in Australia from March 1981 through to 1987. For the 1987 model year, coinciding with the introduction of the eighth-generation Ford F-Series, the Bronco was given a similar update. While the shortened F-150 platform introduced in 1979 saw changes, the MY 1987 Bronco was given a number of updates to both the exterior and interior. As it shared its front sheetmetal with the F-150, in the interest of slightly better aerodynamics, the Bronco gained its

neg: Ford Ranger (T6) Trapper Alongside the North American revival of the Ford Ranger, Ford is reintroducing the Ford Bronco SUV. Scheduled for the 2020 model year, the Bronco will be a mid-size SUV based on the Ranger and slotted below the standard-length Expedition and above the Explorer in the Ford model line. While mechanically derived from the Ranger T6, Ford chief technical officer Raj Nair stated that the 2020 Bronco would be its own unique vehicle and would not be an adaptation of the existing Ford Everest SUV. Jiangling Motors (the automotive joint-venture affiliate of Ford in China) has assembled the JMC Yuhu

neg: Ford Bronco adapted for the United States and Canada. Although Ford would not produce a factory-built competitor for the Chevrolet Suburban until the introduction of the Expedition and Excursion, a four-door version of the fourth- and fifth-generation Bronco was produced as the Centurion Classic, constructed by Centurion Vehicles, a converter specializing in Ford trucks based in White Pigeon, Michigan. In the construction of each Classic, Centurion would actually use two different Ford trucks: an F-Series crew-cab pickup and a Bronco. The wheelbase was shortened from 168 inches to 140 inches (9 inches longer than the Suburban), and the Bronco rear quarter panels,

neg: Ford Bronco II styling shared with the Ranger. Stability problems with Bronco II were noted during the design phase in 1981, as well as in the verification tests. For example, the J-turn test was canceled during the testing procedures by Ford officials "out of fear of killing or injuring one of its own drivers." Engineering modifications were suggested, but Ford officials declined the modifications because they would have delayed the marketing of the new vehicles. Eight months before production began, Ford's Office of General Counsel collected 113 documents concerning the new vehicle's handling problems. However, 53 of these test, simulation, and related reports

neg: Ford Bronco for four generations, the sixth-generation Bronco will be a four-door mid-size SUV derived from the Ford Everest, sharing its underpinnings and powertrain with the reintroduced Ford Ranger midsize pickup truck. The revival of the Ford Bronco came to light in 2016, during labor negotiations between Ford and the UAW. As the future of the Michigan Assembly facility came to light, the assembly of the future Ford Focus was to be shifted to Mexico (later to China). Following criticism of the decision by then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, the UAW revealed to the media that production of the Focus and C-Max were

neg: By the Way (song) backs up under a bridge. While there, the cabbie pulls out flare sticks and begins to torture Kiedis through awkward dancing while the latter finally pages bassist Flea and Frusciante (with a message reading, "Help! Been kidnapped."), who are having lunch in a cafe. At first, they think it's a hoax, so they ignore the first message. When Kiedis pages them for the second time, they set out on Flea's Ford Bronco to find him with the crazy cabbie in the taxi. A wild chase and road rage ensues. Kiedis soon sees Flea and Frusciante, breaks out of the taxi

neg: Compact sport utility vehicle were introduced in 1983. General Motors released the two-door Chevrolet S-10 Blazer, a four-wheel drive wagon with a four-cylinder engine as standard. Mid-year, Ford brought out the Ford Bronco II. Both models were body-on-frame designs based on each automaker's small pickup trucks, the Chevrolet S-10 and Ford Ranger respectively. Chevrolet's S-10 pickup based baby Blazer came with an all-steel, permanent roof and a top-hinged rear hatch. The Bronco II's general dimensions, drive train, and cab details were identical to those of the compact truck with differences in the interior only aft of the doors. Both were station wagon-like vehicles with

neg: Ford Bronco radio, as well as functional items such as a tow bar, an auxiliary gas tank, a power take-off, a snowplow, a winch, and a posthole digger. Aftermarket accessories included campers, overdrive units, and the usual array of wheels, tires, chassis, and engine parts for increased performance. For 1967, Ford introduced the Sport option package for the Bronco wagon. Consisting primarily of chrome exterior trim and wheelcovers, the Sport package was distinguished by red-painted FORD grille lettering. For 1970, the Bronco Sport became a freestanding model rather than an option package. To comply with federal regulations, the Bronco was fitted with

neg: Ford Bronco II II and Ranger), the Explorer was a mid-size SUV. Sized slightly larger than the S-10 Blazer, the five-door Explorer was nearly longer than a 1990 Bronco II. As a more direct successor, a shorter-wheelbase three-door Explorer Sport was introduced (though still a foot longer than a Bronco II). Shared with the Ranger and Ford Aerostar, the Explorer was powered solely by a 160 hp 4.0 L "Cologne" V6 engine. The Explorer would be developed in parallel with the Ranger through its first generation until its major update in the 1995 to 2001 model years where it lost all its exterior

neg: Ford Bronco model with the Bronco Ranger XLT as the top-level trim. For 1978, as with the F-Series trucks, Customs were fitted with round headlamps while Ranger XLTs had rectangular units, which became standard for all Broncos for 1979. During MY 1978 and 1979, alongside the Econoline, F-Series, and Courier, the Bronco was sold with a "Free-Wheelin" cosmetic option package for both Custom and Ranger XLT trims. Featuring tricolor striping and blacked-out exterior trim, the package featured revised exterior striping for 1979. Beginning production development in 1977 (before its predecessor was released for sale) the 1980–1986 Bronco was designed to address many

neg: Ford F-Series (sixth generation) 221CID "Econ" straight-six, the 292CID Y-Block V8 and a 203CID Perkins 4 cylinder diesel. The only transmission on offer was a 3-speed manual. For 1978, Ford redesigned the Ford Bronco, basing it upon the F-Series chassis (shortened to a 104-inch wheelbase). Taking on the wagon bodystyle of the 1966–1977 Bronco, the full-size 1978 Bronco was designed with a removable camper shell hardtop, similar to the Chevrolet K5 Blazer/GMC Jimmy. The new Bronco incorporated design characteristics which eliminated leaky roofs and body flex associated with other full size removable top utility vehicles of the era. To lower production costs over its

neg: Louisville Assembly Plant production continued until 1981 when the plant was shut down for retooling for the new compact pickup, the Ranger, and its SUV cousin, the Bronco II. Production began in January 1982. Ford produced its two millionth Ranger/Bronco II at the plant on April 26, 1988. On February 14, 1990, Ford began producing the Explorer SUV in Louisville after investing $563 million at the plant. It produced one million Explorers as of August 27, 1993. Production of the similar Mercury Mountaineer began in April 1996, and Ranger production gave way in April 1999 to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Production of

neg: Ford Bronco chrome exterior trim and wheelcovers, the Sport package was distinguished by red-painted FORD grille lettering. For 1970, the Bronco Sport became a freestanding model rather than an option package. For 1972, in line with the F-Series trucks, the Ranger trim became the top of the line Bronco, offering body stripes, model-specific wheel covers, cloth seats, woodgrain door panels, and carpeted interior. In a 1975 interior revision, the Bronco Sport and Bronco Ranger adapted the two-spoke steering wheel from the F-Series. In 1965, race car builder Bill Stroppe assembled a team of Broncos for long-distance off-road competition. Partnering with Holman-Moody, the

neg: Ford Bronco in response to fuel economy concerns related to the 1973 fuel crisis; the second-generation Bronco was released for sale after development was nearly finalized on its MY 1980 successor. In a notable break from an period of downsizing in the American automotive industry, the second-generation Bronco grew significantly in size, adding 12 inches of wheelbase, approximately 28 inches of length, 11 inches of width, and 4 inches of height; based on powertrain configuration, the Bronco gained 1,100 to 1,600 pounds of curb weight over its predecessor. The second-generation Bronco marks the introduction of design commonality with the Ford F-Series and

neg: Ford Bronco II in the 1984 and 1985 Ford Ranger. It was originally available exclusively with four-wheel drive. The 1986 model year introduced the fuel injected 2.9 L Cologne V6 engine. A Mitsubishi 4-cylinder 2.3 L turbodiesel was optional during the 1986 model year; however it delivered poor performance and had low sales. Before the 1991 model year, the Bronco II was discontinued in February 1990, with its role in the Ford light-truck line largely taken over by the Ford Explorer. While the Explorer was also based upon the Ranger (to the point of also sharing parts of its interior with the Bronco

neg: Ford Bronco conditioning, radio, and tilt steering. While a two-seat interior remained standard, the 11-inch wider interior allowed for a three-passenger front bench seat; with a folding and removable rear seat, the Bronco became a six-passenger vehicle for the first time. For 1979, the Bronco saw little change from 1978 models. Along with the F-Series, rectangular headlamps (introduced on the Ranger trim for 1978) became standard on all Broncos. In an interior revision, captain's chair front seats became an option. For the second-generation Bronco, the model line adopted the same trim nomenclature as the F-Series. The Bronco Custom served as the standard-trim

neg: 2011 Boise State Broncos football team since the 2007 Hawaii Bowl. The lead for TCU did not last for long as Bronco defensive end Tyrone Crawford returned a fumble for a touchdown on the Horned Frogs first play of the second half. Seven minutes later D.J. Harper added his second touchdown run, this time from three yards out for a 28–20 Bronco lead. TCU marched 86 yards, capped off with a Josh Boyce 3-yard touchdown reception, and tied the game after a two-point conversion when Pachall dove for the endzone, just barely breaking the plane. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Kellen Moore connected

neg: Ford Bronco "HO" V8 from 1986. In 1986, the inline-six was given fuel injection on '87 models, with the 5.8L HO gaining the configuration a year later. For 1987, two Mazda-produced 5-speed manual transmissions replaced the previous 4-speed (depending on engine); the C6 3-speed automatic was phased out in favor of the AOD 4-speed automatic and the heavier-duty E4OD 4-speed automatic (the latter becoming the sole automatic in 1991). To commemorate 25 years of production, Ford offered a Silver Anniversary Edition Bronco for the 1991 model year. A cosmetic option package, the Silver Anniversary Edition featured Currant Red exterior paint (package exclusive)

neg: Ford Ranger (Americas) felt the compact truck could be priced similar to the F-100, as he felt buyers would pay as much for a compact truck as a full-size one, if equipped correctly. Around 1980, the Project Yuma truck became known as the Ford Ranger, adopting the name of the mid to upper-level trim used by the Ford F-Series and Bronco since 1965. In anticipation of the compact truck line, 1981 marked the final use of the Ranger trim for the F-Series and Bronco (replaced by XLS for 1982). The first Ranger rolled off the Louisville assembly line on January 18, 1982. While

neg: My Life Would Suck Without You of the video shows the two driving in a first generation Ford Bronco (with the necklace/bracelet hanging from the rear view mirror), eventually getting into an argument. Distracted by the tiff over directions, the Bronco nearly ends up in a head-on collision with an approaching car. After spinning out to avoid the crash, Clarkson simply grabs her boyfriend and pulls him into a kiss, where the video ends. In the video there are also scenes with Clarkson performing with her band. Digital download CD single Remixes Credits adapted from the liner notes of "All I Ever Wanted", RCA Records, 19

neg: Ford 335 engine Number JG32AR33633K built on 25 November 1982. Ford Australia continued to make remnant stock of the 351C available in Bronco and F-series vehicles until August 1985. Australian-built 351 engines were also used by De Tomaso in Italy for the Pantera, Longchamp, and Deauville cars after American supplies had come to an end. These engines were tuned in Switzerland and were available with a range of outputs up to . In November 1971, Ford of Australia began to manufacture the Cleveland engine at the Geelong engine plant alongside of the 351C. The engine remained in production until 1982 and was only

neg: Ford Bronco was offered solely as a 3-door wagon with a lift-off rear hardtop. During its development as Project Shorthorn, a central requirement by Ford was to adopt bodywork from the F-100 with minimal modification. As with its chassis, the second-generation Bronco derives much of its body from the F-Series truck line, sharing the doors, front roofline and sheetmetal, and interior with the F-Series. Retaining the wagon body from its predecessor, Ford designers shifted from a full length hardtop (as with the previous Bronco and on the Jeep CJ-7) to a lift-off hardtop from behind the B-pillars. Designed by Dick Nesbitt, the

neg: Ford Bronco 30, replaced by a Dana 44 in 1971. In contrast to the Twin I-Beams of larger Ford trucks, the Bronco used radius arms to locate the coil-sprung front axle, along with a lateral track bar, allowing for a 34-foot turning circle, long wheel travel, and anti-dive geometry (useful for snowplowing). A heavier-duty suspension system was an option, along with air front springs. At its August 1965 launch, the Bronco was offered with a 170 cubic-inch inline-6. Derived from the Ford Falcon, the 105 hp engine was modified with solid valve lifters, a oil pan, heavy-duty fuel pump, oil-bath air cleaner,

neg: Ford Bronco with the F-150, the 1994 Bronco received a standard driver-side airbag and reinforced internal door beams. One change resulting from the addition of the safety equipment was that the lift-off hardtop on the Bronco was no longer removable from a legal standpoint (as it contained rear-seat seatbelts and the center brake light); to discourage the practice (which was still physically possible), Ford removed all literature in the Bronco owner's manual explaining how to remove the hardtop. To further discourage its removal, the bolts securing the hardtop in place were changed to Torx "tamper proof" bolts, requiring special tools, in place

neg: Ford Bronco II million to settle 334 injury and wrongful death lawsuits. A class-action settlement with owners of its controversial Bronco II provided "new safety warnings and up to $200 for repairs and modifications." Ford ended production of the Bronco II in 1990, but "always contended that rollovers are overwhelmingly caused by bad driving or unsafe modifications to the vehicle." Individual lawsuit examples include famed jockey Bill Shoemaker, that awarded him one million dollars. Shoemaker was paralyzed from the neck down after rolling his Bronco II in California in 1991 while intoxicated. Thereafter, he was confined to a wheelchair. The largest award involving

neg: Ford Bronco has a 104-inch wheelbase (12 inches longer than the previous Bronco). The second-generation Bronco is still fitted exclusively with four-wheel drive; a part-time system was standard with a New Process 205 gear-driven transfer case with the option of permanent four-wheel drive and a New Process 203 chain-driven transfer case. The second-generation Bronco is fitted with a coil-sprung Dana 44 front axle and has a leaf-sprung Ford 9-inch axle in the rear(similar to the later 1st generation Broncos). The 1st and 2nd generation Broncos are the only versions designed with non-independent front suspension (solid front axle).In contrast all 3rd generation and

neg: Ford Excursion in the United States (Mexico received a short 2006 production run). For the 2007 model year, the Excursion was largely replaced as Ford introduced an extended-length version of the Ford Expedition (Expedition EL in United States; Expedition Max in Canada/Mexico), although it is only a Class 1 SUV. All Excursions were assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky; the last vehicle was produced September 30, 2005. For 1978, Ford entered the full-size SUV segment with the second-generation Ford Bronco, derived from the Ford F-100. Competing against the Chevrolet K5 Blazer/GMC Jimmy instead of the Chevrolet Suburban, the Bronco

neg: Ford Ranger (Americas) From 1983 to 1988, the interior saw few major revisions. In 1986, the instrument cluster was revised, allowing the fitment of a tachometer. To streamline production, the Ranger shared interior components with other Ford vehicles, sharing the steering column, door handles, and window controls from the Ford Escort, Ford F-Series, and Ford Bronco; nearly the entire driver's compartment of the Ford Bronco II was directly sourced from the Ranger. For 1989, the Ranger underwent a mid-cycle redesign with new front fenders, a restyled hood and grille, and flush-mounted composite headlamps (with larger marker lamps). To further improve aerodynamics, the front

neg: Ford Ranger (T6) for calendar 2018, and a Ford Bronco variant scheduled for a 2020 release. At the 2017 North American International Auto Show, Ford confirmed the return of the Ranger and Bronco for North America, with the unveiling of the production 2019 Ford Ranger T6 in North American specification at the 2018 North American International Auto Show, going on sale at the end of 2018. The North American-market Ford Ranger was unveiled at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan. Coinciding with the unveiling, Ford announced that the Ranger would be made available for order in late summer

neg: Ford Bronco II a foot shorter than the competing Chevrolet S-10 Blazer (introduced for 1982), the use of the Ranger chassis allowed for lower production costs by using a common assembly line with many shared components. All Bronco IIs were four-wheel drive until 1986 when the rear-wheel-drive layout became standard. For the 1989 model year, the Bronco II was restyled alongside the Ranger. The exterior featured new front bodywork with new a new hood, front fenders, and a closer-fitting front bumper. Inside, the dashboard was redesigned, featuring a new instrument panel. Alongside the overall change in appearance, the new bodywork marked improvements in

neg: Ford Bronco configuration achieved higher commonality with the F-100 (sharing the doors and overhead roof stamping); attention was focused on minimizing leaks around the top seals (a problem related to the design of the K5 Blazer hardtop of the time). In a configuration similar to the Ford LTD Country Squire, the glass of the rear window rolled down into the tailgate (via a dash-mounted switch or from using the key on the outside), allowing the tailgate to fold down. Coinciding with its commonality with the F-100, the second-generation Bronco introduced features new to the model line for the first time, including air

neg: Ken Ballew raid poorly researched that the "white jeep" was actually a Ford Bronco, not a Willys Jeep, and that the fact Ballew's last name was unknown to ATFD until the day of the raid was evidence of negligence. The judge ruled that ATFD relied on information from the county police whom ATFD had every reason to consider a reliable source. Also "a Ford Bronco looks like and could readily be described as a Jeep." The defense argument that an informant who could describe a Bronco as a Jeep could also describe legal arms as illegal arms was rejected. To counter defense claims

neg: Doug Nash Doug Nash Doug Nash (died 12 July 2015) is an American hot rodder, drag racer. He is known for driving the "Bronco Buster" Ford Bronco wheelstander exhibition funny car and for building racing transmissions. Nash was born in Detroit, Michigan, with a brother, Dan, and a sister, Darlene. He attended Garden City High School. He drove the Bob Ford G/Stock Ford Fairlane in 1963, with engine preparation by Ernie MacEwan (who worked at the Ford Experimental Vehicle Garage). There was synergy between Nash, MacEwan, and the Fairlane, including the addition of ladder bars and a new intake manifold, and Nash

neg: Doug Nash died of cancer. He was 73. He asked that his body be donated to science. Doug Nash Doug Nash (died 12 July 2015) is an American hot rodder, drag racer. He is known for driving the "Bronco Buster" Ford Bronco wheelstander exhibition funny car and for building racing transmissions. Nash was born in Detroit, Michigan, with a brother, Dan, and a sister, Darlene. He attended Garden City High School. He drove the Bob Ford G/Stock Ford Fairlane in 1963, with engine preparation by Ernie MacEwan (who worked at the Ford Experimental Vehicle Garage). There was synergy between Nash, MacEwan, and

neg: Toyota 4Runner The Hilux had undergone a major redesign in 1983 for the 1984 model year. Changes included the removal of the panel with integrated rear window from behind the front seats, the addition of rear seats, and a removable fiberglass canopy. The implementation was borrowed from both the second generation Ford Bronco, and the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, both short-bed trucks with removable fiberglass shells over the rear sections and having bench seats installed in the back. Like the Bronco and the Blazer, the Hilux Surf/4Runner also did not have a wall attached to the front section behind front seats as the

neg: Ford Bronco of standard hex-head bolts. The monochrome Nite edition was again available, though 1992 was its last offering. Monochrome paint versions were reintroduced from 1993 (1994 model) to 1996, as the XLT Sport variant of the Bronco available in black, red, or white. Another variant of the XLT was a two-tone light teal green and white (charcoal gray interior); approximately 600 were produced each year. As with its Aerostar, Explorer, and F-150 counterparts, Ford continued sales of the Eddie Bauer outdoors-themed variant of the Bronco through 1996. For 1994, the trim featured an overhead console, lighted sun visors, and a dimming

neg: Ford F-Series white-letter tires. For 1994, Ford introduced the Eddie Bauer trim level for the F-150. In a fashion similar to the same trim packages on the Aerostar, Bronco, and Explorer/Bronco II, it consisted of outdoors-themed interior trim with two-tone exterior paint. Introduced as a 1993 model, the Ford SVT Lightning is a high-performance version of the F-150 that was produced by the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT). Intended as a competitor for the Chevrolet 454SS, the SVT Lightning was derived from the F-150; to improve its handling, extensive modifications were made to the front and rear suspension and frame. Powered by

neg: Ford Bronco Donald N. Frey (who also conceived the Ford Mustang) and engineered by Ford engineer Paul G. Axelrad, with Lee Iacocca approving the model for production. Developed as an off-road vehicle (ORV), the Bronco was intended as a competitor for the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout. Today a compact SUV in terms of size, Ford marketing shows a very early example of promoting a civilian off-roader as a "Sports Utility" (the two-door pickup version). Initially selling well, following the introduction of the Chevrolet Blazer, Jeep Cherokee, and International Scout II (from 1969 to 1974), demand shifted towards SUVs with better

neg: Ford Bronco reshaped front bumper, flatter front grille, reshaped hood, and composite headlamps. A change separate from aerodynamic improvements was the adoption of rounded wheel openings in the fenders. The interior was given redesigned front seats, door panels, dashboard and controls (including a new steering wheel), and instrument panels. In the interest of safety, rear-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) became standard in 1986 with the 1987 model. For the first time, for 1987 the Bronco was available with push-button control for its four-wheel drive as an option starting at introduction in 1986. The Bronco carried over the 4.9L inline-six, 5.0L V8, and 5.8L

neg: Ford Explorer concept's construction, and includes a unibody structure based on the D4 platform, a modified version of the D3 platform. The move from traditional SUV to crossover effectively vacated the midsize SUV segment for Ford until the revived Ford Bronco goes on sale in 2020. The fifth generation Explorer features blacked-out A, B, and D-pillars to produce a "floating roof" effect similar to Land Rover's floating roof design used on its sport utility vehicles; a design which Ford previously used on the Ford Flex. The fifth generation Explorer features sculpted body work with stepped style headlamps similar to the Flex, Edge,

neg: Ford Expedition Ford Expedition The Ford Expedition is a Full-size SUV manufactured by Ford. Introduced for the 1997 model year as the successor of the Ford Bronco, the Expedition was the first full-size Ford SUV sold with a four-door body. For its entire production life, the Ford Expedition has been derived from the corresponding generation of the Ford F-150 in production, sharing some body and mechanical components. The fourth-generation Ford Expedition began production for the 2018 model year. Similar to the configuration of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the Ford Expedition is sold in regular and extended lengths (the Ford Expedition EL/Max);

neg: Ford Ranger (Americas) the Ford Ranger and Ford Bronco, with the Ford Ranger as a 2019 model-year vehicle. The production 2019 Ford Ranger was unveiled one year later, at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. The new 2019 Ford Ranger has a single powertrain package under its twin-power-dome hood: Ford's 2.3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, mated a 10-speed automatic transmission – an exclusive in the segment. The engine features direct fuel injection, a twin-scroll turbocharger and four valves per cylinder, for enhanced efficiency and capability. The first battery electric vehicle produced by Ford in North America, the Ford Ranger EV was produced from

neg: Ford Taurus (sixth generation) listened to. According to Earl Lucas, "When you've got good music, it's amazing how many shapes come out". The 2007 Ford Interceptor concept would also lend design influence to the grille, rear fascia and taillamps, as well as the roofline. The sixth-generation Ford Taurus introduced many interior features not seen in its predecessor (or the outgoing Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis), including: Ford Sync, push-button start, heated front and rear seats. Multi-Contour Seats, a first in Ford vehicles when introduced in 2010, feature air cushions that pad the driver and passenger’s entire back (three for lumbar support, four for lateral

neg: Ford Bronco hardtop, and tailgate were mated to the pickup bodywork. Early models used fiberglass rear body panels, but later, these were made from steel. As the rear seat of the Bronco was retained, the Centurion Classic featured three-row seating for up to nine people. Two models of the Centurion Classic were produced: the C150 Classic (based on the Ford F-150 chassis; four-wheel drive was optional) and the C350 Classic (based on the Ford F-350 chassis; four-wheel drive was standard). In contrast to the 3/4-ton Suburban 2500, the C350 Classic was based on a one-ton chassis. The C150 was powered by the

neg: Mazda M5OD transmission Mazda M5OD transmission The M5OD (Mazda 5-speed with Over Drive) is a line of manual transmissions produced by Mazda and used in Mazda and Ford cars and trucks. Two variants, light-duty "R1" and medium duty "R2", are made. R1 transmissions have been used in the Ford Ranger, Explorer, Aerostar, and Bronco II. R2 versions have been used in the F-150, Econoline Van, full size Bronco, and the Cougar/Thunderbird with the supercharged V6. The M5OD ended production in December 2011, being last used in the 2011 Ford Ranger. The M5OD is fully synchronized on all gears, including reverse. The synchronized reverse

neg: Ford Ranger (T6) sale, the Ford Ranger T6 has been released for sale in the United States and Canada for the 2019 model year. As with the previous Ford Ranger, the mid-size truck is slotted below the Ford F-150 in the Ford truck range. The Ranger T6 forms the basis for several sport-utility vehicles, including the Ford Everest mid-size sport-utility vehicle, the Troller T4 off-road vehicle, and the forthcoming Ford Bronco. Mazda markets a badge-engineered version of the Ranger as the second generation of the Mazda BT-50 pickup truck. First produced by the AutoAlliance facility in Rayong, Thailand, the Ranger is also currently

neg: Ford Explorer Fleet for law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and EMS agencies. Intended as the replacement for the Ford Bronco II, the Ford Explorer was introduced in both two-door (the Ford Explorer Sport, also sold as the 1991-1994 Mazda Navajo) and four-door body styles, with the latter being the first four-door Ford SUV. Following the 2001 introduction of the third-generation Explorer, the Ford Explorer Sport was discontinued after the 2003 model year. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a mid-size pickup truck based upon two generations of the four-door style from 2001 to 2010. It was sold with several powertrain configurations. Along

neg: Ford Ranger (Americas) II, Ford created a three-door version of the Explorer. To address the stability problems of the Bronco II, Ford lengthened the wheelbase of the three-door Explorer by 8 inches and it was nearly a foot longer in length over its predecessor. In contrast to the glass-panel roofline of the Bronco II, the three-door Explorer wore a similar roofline to the five-door, with a raked "C-pillar" as an identifying feature. For 1998, the three-door adopted the Explorer Sport name (the most commonly produced trim level for three-doors). For 2001, to distinguish the three-door from the five-door, the Explorer Sport was styled

neg: Ford Ranger first compact pickup truck designed by Ford. Using the same chassis architecture, three generations of the Ranger were produced across its 29-year production run. The model line underwent major redesigns for 1993 and 1998, a mid-cycle update in 1989, with smaller updates for 2001, 2004, and 2006. The Ford Ranger chassis architecture served as the basis for several model ranges over its production. The Ford Bronco II and the 1991-2001 Ford Explorer were derived from the Ranger (alongside the Mazda Navajo and Mercury Mountaineer) alongside the 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Through the use of rebadging, in North America, Mazda

neg: North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco respects, crashed on 19 October 1965 after 196 test flights. Convair subsequently dropped out of contention. The Bronco started flying midway through the Charger's test program on 16 July 1965, and became one of the premier counter-insurgency (COIN) aircraft of the next 30 years. It did not achieve Rice's L2 VMA concept, because the DoD insisted on long wings which made it depend on airbases. Rice concludes: The Bronco performed observation, forward air control, helicopter escort, armed reconnaissance, utility light air transport and limited ground attack. The Bronco has also performed aerial radiological reconnaissance, tactical air observation, artillery and naval

neg: Ford Aerostar would become the first Ford truck to make use of a unibody chassis, the Aerostar shared most of its components with the Ford Ranger/Bronco II light trucks. To reinforce the chassis for towing and overall rigidity, the dedicated platform (codenamed VN1, the first alphanumeric designation for a Ford platform) was designed with full-length integrated frame rails. The addition provided the Aerostar with the same tow rating as the Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari, and 2½ times the capacity of the Chrysler minivans. The front suspension consisted of unequal length A-arms through its entire production; for 1990, the lower A-arm was revised to

neg: Geoff Polites did not come up with the idea but he asked for and got $500 million to fund the project at a time when Ford globally was rapidly losing money. His efforts in Australia were recognised by Ford, who reassigned him to Ford of Europe in Cologne in April 2004, first as vice-president, European Sales Staff before becoming the vice-president of marketing, sales and service in October 2004, reporting to Lewis Booth, Chairman and CEO of Ford of Europe. In September 2005, Polites was appointed CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover, reporting to Mark Fields, Executive Vice-President, Premier Automotive Group, a

neg: Ford Bronco rear-view mirror. For 1995, a vented front bumper was added (it was added to the XLT for 1996). Cosmetic exterior and interior changes included a sweeping front end and a new dashboard. Maroon and blue leather seats were first offered in 1991 (1992 model year) through the end of production. Power mirrors were again offered from 1991 launch, and from 1995, the Bronco became the first vehicle to incorporate turn signal lights in its side mirrors. All 1994–1996 Eddie Bauers have an overhead console. Some 1994–1996 XLTs and Eddie Bauers have lighted sun visors and a dimming rear-view mirror. From

neg: Ford Explorer reduces stability. The previous Bronco II had already been cited by "Consumer Reports" for rollover tendencies in turns. The Explorer was cleared by the NHTSA as no more dangerous than any other truck when driven unsafely. It used the same tires as the Ford Ranger with a relatively low rating for high temperatures. Lowering tire pressure recommendations softened the ride further and improved emergency stability through increased traction, but increased the chances of overheating tires. A 1995 redesign with a new suspension slightly raised the Explorer's center of gravity, but it was called inconsequential by a Ford spokesman. Memos by

neg: 101 Cars You Must Drive 101 Cars You Must Drive 101 Cars you Must Drive was a Speed TV program hosted by actor and comedian Alonzo Bodden. The premise of the program is that there will be (at least) 101 cars, and that all 5 cars within a particular episode can be linked to one another in some fashion. The first season consisted of 10 half-hour-long episodes. Bodden drove each of the five described vehicles, with the exceptions of the Chevrolet Nova, 1951 Aerocar, Chrysler K-Car, Ford Bronco, Chevrolet Corvette Mk IV prototype, and the 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air. Although he did not drive one, Bodden

neg: Paul Menard Kevin Harvick who later won the race against Jeff Gordon who would have won if the caution did not come out. In 2012, Menard did not perform well. He crashed during the Aaron's 499 at Talladega and went winless for 2012. In 2013, he slightly improved when he was briefly in Chase for the Sprint Cup contention. A blown engine early in the Coke Zero 400 caused him to be knocked out of the Chase with a few races left before the Chase began. In the season-ending Ford EcoBoost 400, Menard's tire exploded upon stopping in his pit box; Menard

neg: Sofia Coppola magazines would come out but then the next month they were gone. There wasn't even as much paparazzi around back then.It has been suggested that the situation further damaged Francis Ford Coppola's career and ruined Sofia's before it had even begun. Coppola has said that she never really wanted to act and only did it to help out when her father asked her to. After shooting, she confirmed that she did not want to go into acting. It has also been suggested that Sofia's role in the film may have contributed to its box office performance, which started strong and

neg: Ford Bronco 1995–1996, Eddie Bauer models have a vented front bumper. For 1996, XLTs received the vented front bumper as well. The 302 engine received a Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor system in 1993 (MY 1994). The 351 followed with MAF in 1994 (MY 1995) in California. 351s in the rest of the country received MAF in 1995 (MY 1996) along with OBD2 on both the 302 and 351. In mid- to late 1996, Ford announced the discontinuation of the Bronco. The last model built rolled off the Wayne, Michigan assembly line on June 12. The final model was escorted by longtime

neg: Ford Aerostar engines from the Ranger/Bronco II: a standard 2.3 L four-cylinder (shared with the Mustang) and a carburetor equipped 2.8 L Cologne V6 (from Ford of Europe) for the first few months of production. Shortly after the introduction, the 2.8L V6 was replaced with the newly introduced electronic multi-port fuel injected 3.0 L "Vulcan" V6 from the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable, adding 30 hp. For 1988, the 2.3 L engine was discontinued; the Aerostar became the first minivan powered exclusively by V6 engines. In 1990, coinciding with the introduction of the E4WD Aerostar, a 4.0 L version of the Cologne V6 was

neg: Ford Expedition the Ford Bronco)., After 2009, the Ford Expedition was moved to the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky. The Expedition offered up to nine-passenger seating in model years before 2009 (with a front bench seat option in the first row); 2009–present has bucket seats in the first row and seats eight passengers. It is equipped with a V8 engine. It is similar to the Lincoln Navigator, especially in "Limited" (2005–present) or "King Ranch" (2005–2017) high-end trims; both of which were introduced for the 2005 model year. With the 2011 model year, the base model was designated XL, an upgraded XLT,

neg: Ford C3 transmission 1989 Merkur XR4Ti. The C3 was modified into the A4LD four-speed by adding an overdrive gear, which the C3 lacked. This transmission was introduced in Europe on the 1985 Ford Scorpio and in North America with the 1985 Bronco II and Ranger, again with four- and six-cylinder engines only. It was replaced by the 4R44E and 4R55E in 1995. This was the first Ford automatic to use an EEC-controlled torque converter lock-up clutch. Electronic shift control for the 3–4 shift was later added, another first, though other gears remained hydraulic. Applications: The name 4R44E means 4 forward gears, rear-drive platform

neg: Bronco (TV series) Bronco (TV series) Bronco is a Western series on ABC from 1958 through 1962. It was shown by the BBC in the United Kingdom. The program starred Ty Hardin as Bronco Layne, a former Confederate officer who wandered the Old West, meeting such well-known individuals as Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Theodore Roosevelt, Belle Starr, Cole Younger, and John Wesley Hardin (the last played by Scott Marlowe). "Bronco" premiered in the fall of 1958 when Warner Brothers executives and actor Clint Walker clashed over Walker's contract on the series "Cheyenne". Walker had walked out on his show

neg: Bronco Bullfrog change is believed to come from the appearance of the taboo word "cunt" in graffiti in a very brief clip that the censors could have missed originally. A new HD version of the film opened the ninth East End Film Festival on 22 April 2010, prior to its re-release in summer 2010. Bronco Bullfrog Bronco Bullfrog is a 1969 British black-and-white film directed by Barney Platts-Mills. It was Platts-Mills' first full-length feature film. The film follows the fortunes of a 17-year-old, Del (Del Walker) and his group of friends. As the film opens four youths (Del, Roy, Chris and Geoff)

neg: Bad Moon Rising (The Vampire Diaries) They arrive at Isobel's office where her assistant Vanessa (Courtney Ford) is waiting for them. She acts friendly when they come and tells them about Isobel's research but when she gets out of the room she returns with a crossbow and shoots Elena. Damon jumps in front of Elena just in time and the arrow hits him while Alaric disarms Vanessa. Elena helps Damon take out the arrow and when he says that he will kill Vanessa for what she did, Elena forbids him to do it. In the meantime, in the next room Vanessa tells Alaric that Katherine and