1996 Ford Bronco XL
All photo credits
- Photo: 1995 Ford Bronco XLT with Exterior Sport Package, front right, 08-10-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Ford Bronco XLT in Oxford White, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Ford Bronco XLT with Exterior Sport Package, rear right, 08-10-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Ford Bronco, Rear Right, 06-16-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Ford Bronco XL is a 199-hp 5.0-liter V8 with a manual 5-spd and four-wheel drive. It starts at $23,455 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 Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,455 ($48,584 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L NA V8 OHV 16V |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 199 hp @ 4,200 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 16 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 32 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15.0 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.6 in |
| Width | 79.1 in |
| Height | 74.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,616 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Ford Bronco XL with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
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
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 |
| Hydraulic | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 18 |
| Visibility | 13 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Power Train | 9 |
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.