1988 Ford Bronco II XLT (RWD)
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- Photo: Ford Bronco II in Germany by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Stock 86 bronco by Fxnick, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '89-'90 Ford Bronco II by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Bronco II by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Ford Bronco II XLT (RWD) is a 140-hp 2.9-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,002 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Bronco II measures 158.0 inches long on a 94.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,002 ($35,720 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.9L (177 cid) Cologne V6 |
| Displacement | 2.9 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 158 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 68 in |
| Wheelbase | 94 in |
Similar cars
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Ford BRONCO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 25, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign 96V071000
45 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Ford BRONCO II
Owner Complaints
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Ford BRONCO II (8 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Fuel System | 5 |
| Gasoline | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 FORD BRONCO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.