1987 FORD Bronco 4.9L 5MT AWD (147 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The blue-oval brand introduced the fourth generation of the Bronco in 1987 and kept it in production for just four years.

The 1987 Bronco was based on the same chassis as its predecessor. It was a shortened version for the F150 pickup-truck ladder-chassis, built for tough jobs and hard off-road situations. It was already known for its reliability, and the only thing that lacked was a touch of styling. The 1987 model fixed that, at least for four years.

The flush with the grille headlights and the smoother front end was part of the features that distinguished the fourth-generation Bronco from its predecessor. Some of its body panels were shared with the F150, which was still the best selling pickup truck in the world. An interesting feature for the car was the rear tailgate with a power-window. But it lacked a wiper and a washer.

Inside, things didn’t change much over the years. But the instrument panel followed the trend of its years and its sedan-look layout was a better fit for a family vehicle than the one for a pickup-truck. The tachometer was an extra-cost option. The front seats were wide, but they lacked some movement. For instance, the passenger’s seat was reclinable only. An unusual feature was the high-beam switch, which was placed on the floor!

The Bronco featured live axles both front and rear, and that was good for off-road situations, but it wasn’t too comfortable on the road. Ford offered the Bronco with a choice of three engines ranged between a 4.9-liter inline-six and a 5.8-liter V8.