2019 Ford Bronco for sale near me

 The Ford Bronco made its original debut in 1966. At that time, consumers could purchase one of three body styles. There was a roadster, a half cab and a station wagon style. Of the three, the three door station wagon style survived the early chopping block and became the vehicle you probably imagine when you hear the words “Ford Bronco”. The first Bronco was designed with very few comfort features and four wheel drive to help evoke the rugged style that Ford desired. To complete the all-purpose stylings of the Bronco, you could purchase accessories like a snowplow and post hole digger for the truck.

Bronco Discontinued

Five generations of the Bronco were produced during the truck’s original run. Thirty years after its debut, the Bronco was removed from the Ford lineup. While rumors abound about Ford’s reasons for discontinuing the production of the truck, spokesmen from the company have stated that it was due to the decreased interest in a two door SUV.

Bronco Resurrected

In 2017, after 21 years without a Bronco, Ford announced that the truck would be returning to the SUV lineup. The Bronco is expected to be revealed in 2020. Until that time, enough details have been released to spark rumors and keep fans of the original Bronco wondering about the transformation.

Known Details

The new Bronco will be a mid-size SUV that will have either a two-door or four-door configuration. Like the original Bronco, this model has been designed to compete in the off-road world of Jeep. The Bronco features a removable top and removable doors to provide an open air experience. The body on frame construction is now based on the Ford Ranger’s chassis rather than that of the larger F-series trucks. Because the Bronco shares a platform with the Ranger, it is predicted that it will also have the same base engine. It is also likely that the Bronco will sport the same ten-speed transmission as the new Ranger. Some rumors suggest that the Bronco will offer an optional seven-speed manual transmission as well. Based on pictures designed to give hints as to the new look, the Bronco will be somewhat boxy and feature a rear-mounted spare tire. One thing that has been definitively announced is the Bronco will be manufactured in Ford’s plant in Wayne, Michigan. That is the same plant that produced the original Bronco back in 1966.

To learn more about the newly resurrected Ford Bronco, contact Bill Knight Ford.