Short-roof two-door utility · 289 cu. in. V8
1966 Ford Bronco Sports Utility, 289 cu. in. V8, three-speed manual
The Bronco Sports Utility could substitute Ford's optional 289-cubic-inch V8 while retaining the three-speed manual transmission.

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Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- Bronco Sports Utility
- Body style
- Short-roof two-door utility
- Engine
- 289 cu. in. V8
- Transmission
- Three-speed fully synchronized manual
The brochure's specification table applies the optional V8 to the Bronco line and lists only the three-speed synchronized Ford transmission.
Configuration-specific ownership
Maintenance for this exact configuration
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Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1966 Ford Bronco Sports Utility, 289 cu. in. V8, three-speed manual. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 2
- Factory intervals
- 2
- Fitment-scoped
- 2
- Exact references
- 1
Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.
Engine oil and filter
Exact reference available
Source: Chilton — Ford Bronco 1966–81 preventive-maintenance tables (1981 edition) · General Information and Maintenance, printed page 37 — 1966–72, 6 months/6,000 miles: crankcase, change oil and filter · checked
1966 cataloged Bronco engines
K&N HP-3001
Source: K&N — Ford Bronco replacement oil-filter catalog · 1966 Ford Bronco engine application rows — HP-3001 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementK&N HP-3001
Qty. 1 · Spin-on engine oil filter · catalog-listed
K&N's manufacturer catalog lists HP-3001 for the 1966 Bronco 170 cu. in. inline-six or 289 cu. in. V8 application. Confirm the installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: K&N — Ford Bronco replacement oil-filter catalog · 1966 Ford Bronco 170 cu. in. inline-six or 289 cu. in. V8 oil-filter application — HP-3001 · checked
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Chassis and driveline lubrication and level checks
Sourced interval available
Source: Chilton — Ford Bronco 1966–81 preventive-maintenance tables (1981 edition) · General Information and Maintenance, printed page 37 — 1966–72, 6 months/6,000 miles chassis/driveline rows · checked
Sources
Other 1966 configurations