Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon · 351 cu. in. V8

1979 Ford Bronco Custom, 351 cu. in. V8, SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic

The Bronco Custom combined Ford's 351 cu. in. V8 with the selectshift cruise-o-matic automatic.

Exact 1979 Bronco reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

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Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim: Bronco Custom
Body style: Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
Engine: 351 cu. in. V8
Transmission: SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic

Ford presents Custom and Ranger XLT as the two models and lists the larger V8 and automatic as line-wide options without a narrower model restriction.

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1979 Ford Bronco: documented configuration differences
Configuration	Engine	Transmission	Body
Bronco Custom, 351 cu. in. V8, Four-speed manual	351 cu. in. V8	Four-speed manual	Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
Current carBronco Custom, 351 cu. in. V8, SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic	351 cu. in. V8	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic	Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
Bronco Custom, 400 cu. in. V8, Four-speed manual	400 cu. in. V8	Four-speed manual	Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
Bronco Custom, 400 cu. in. V8, SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic	400 cu. in. V8	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic	Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
Bronco Ranger XLT, 351 cu. in. V8, Four-speed manual	351 cu. in. V8	Four-speed manual	Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
Bronco Ranger XLT, 351 cu. in. V8, SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic	351 cu. in. V8	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic	Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
Bronco Ranger XLT, 400 cu. in. V8, Four-speed manual	400 cu. in. V8	Four-speed manual	Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
Bronco Ranger XLT, 400 cu. in. V8, SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic	400 cu. in. V8	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic	Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon

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Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service topics: 3
Scheduled topics: 3
Applicability stated: 3
Exact references: 1

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Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and filter
Exact reference available
Applies to: 1979 · United States · Exact inclusion in Chilton's printed 1978–1979 Bronco maintenance band; this is a period secondary compilation acknowledged as based on Ford information.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 7 months · Whichever comes first.
Source: Chilton — Ford Bronco 1966–81 preventive-maintenance tables (1981 edition) · General Information and Maintenance, printed pages 39–40 — 1978–79, 7 months/7,500 miles engine-oil-and-filter row · checked 2026-08-24
1979 cataloged Bronco engines
K&N HP-3001
Applies to: 1979 · 351 cu. in. V8, 400 cu. in. V8 · United States
Source: K&N — Ford Bronco replacement oil-filter catalog · 1979 Ford Bronco engine application rows — HP-3001 · checked 2026-09-01
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 1979 Bronco 351 cu. in. V8 or 400 cu. in. V8 application. Confirm the installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: K&N — Ford Bronco replacement oil-filter catalog · 1979 Ford Bronco 351 cu. in. V8 or 400 cu. in. V8 oil-filter application — HP-3001 · checked 2026-09-01
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Engine air-cleaner elementView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air-cleaner element
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1979 · United States · Exact inclusion in Chilton's printed 1978–1979 Bronco maintenance band; this is a period secondary compilation acknowledged as based on Ford information.
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 30 months · Schedule B replacement interval; Schedule A applicability differs.
Source: Chilton — Ford Bronco 1966–81 preventive-maintenance tables (1981 edition) · General Information and Maintenance, printed page 40 — 1978–79 Schedule B, 30 months/30,000 miles air-cleaner-element row · checked 2026-08-24
Brake and exhaust system inspectionView intervals, applicability and sources
Brake and exhaust system inspection
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1979 · United States · Exact inclusion in Chilton's printed 1978–1979 Bronco maintenance band; this is a period secondary compilation acknowledged as based on Ford information.
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 30 months · Schedule B inspection interval; Schedule A applicability differs.
Source: Chilton — Ford Bronco 1966–81 preventive-maintenance tables (1981 edition) · General Information and Maintenance, printed page 40 — 1978–79 Schedule B, 30 months/30,000 miles brake/exhaust rows · checked 2026-08-24

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Sources

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