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1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer

The 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer is a 199-hp 5.0-liter V8 with a manual 5-spd and four-wheel drive. It starts at $29,285 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.

It makes 199 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 16 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).

The Bronco measures 183.6 inches long on a 104.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,616 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$29,285 ($60,660 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.0L NA V8 OHV 16V
Displacement5 L
Horsepower199 hp @ 4,200 rpm
Torque270 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway16 MPG
Combined14 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity32 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15.0 in
Wheels Rear15.0 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length183.6 in
Width79.1 in
Height74.4 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb Weight4,616 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1996 Ford Bronco 2-DR. 4x4

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford BRONCO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

NHTSA campaign 06E026000

Sep 7, 2005 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

NHTSA campaign 05V388000

99 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Ford BRONCO

Owner Complaints

99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford BRONCO (7 mention a crash, 24 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control23
Hydraulic18
Service Brakes18
Visibility13
Electrical System10
Power Train9
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 12, 2018 · Power Train
“TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF OVERDRIVE, AFTERWARDS HARD SHIFTS IN ALL GEARS AFTER HIGH RPMS. THE FIX IS TO STOP, CUT THE ENGINE OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION RESETS FOR LACK ON A BETTER TERM. WHEN THE BRONCO…”
Feb 22, 2013 · Exterior Lighting
“HEAD LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. AFTER HEAD LIGHTS HAVE BEEN RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL BEGIN TO FLASH ON/OFF IN EITHER HIGH BEAMS OR LOW BEAMS. I HAVE FOUND THE ISSUE…”
Jun 4, 2012 · Vehicle Speed Control Fire
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD BRONCO. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER BUT WAS UNABLE TO…”
Oct 26, 2010 · Tires
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD BRONCO WITH INDICO THORNBIRD 385* 14 * 16 TIRES(NA) DOT NUMBER KPBC80507. THE TIRES WERE VIBRATING; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT HAD THEM ROTATED. DURING THE ROTATION THE…”
Mar 31, 2010 · Vehicle Speed Control Fire
“1996 FORD BRONCO CAUGHT FIRE OVER WEEKEND WHILE MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING HOME. MONDAY FORD HAD IT TOWED INTO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR AND NOW, THREE DAYS LATER THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THEY…”

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 1996 FORD BRONCO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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