1980 Ford Bronco Base
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- Photo: 1986 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer, front right, 09-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '80s Bronco by Take Me Higher at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer by Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Milwaukee (WIS) Near South Side, S 5th St. Ford Bronco (4722070639) by (vincent desjardins) from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Ford Bronco Base is a 117-hp 4.9-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive.
It makes 117 horsepower and 227 lb-ft of torque.
The Bronco measures 180.4 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,083 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.9L (300 cu in) Inline-6 |
| Displacement | 4.9 L |
| Horsepower | 117 hp |
| Torque | 227 lb-ft |
| Injection Type | 1-bbl Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 25 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Dana 44 Twin Traction Beam (TTB) independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf-sprung Ford 9-inch live axle |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.4 in |
| Width | 79.3 in |
| Height | 75.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,083 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Ford Bronco Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Ford BRONCO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 6, 2008 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF FILTER'S OUTLET CAP FROM THE HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593.
NHTSA campaign 08E019000
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Dec 18, 1979 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT OR CRACKED WELD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE PARK CAM END TO SEPARATE FROM THE ROD ITSELF, PREVENTING THE PARKING PAWL FROM ENGAGING THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THE SELECTOR IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 79V261000
Oct 26, 1979 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH REAR AXLE SHAFTS (RIGHT OR LEFT) THAT DID NOT RECEIVE PROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE BEARING JOURNALS.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 79V237000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 FORD BRONCO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.