Second–fifth generations · Full-size F-Series-based · 1978–1996
1989Ford Bronco
A full-size SUV closely derived from the F-Series pickup; the white 1993 Bronco of the O.J. Simpson freeway chase is its most famous example. (Summarized as one block here; the full-size sub-generations run 1978–79, 1980–86, 1987–91, and 1992–96.)
Photo: “1989 Ford Bronco "mud bogging" in Riverside State Park, Spokane, WA, 4 Nov 2012 (8175586629).jpg” by David Luders from Spokane, WA, USA / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
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This page covers the whole 1989 Ford Bronco model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.
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Verified 2026-09-01 from Ford — 1989 Bronco factory brochure.
1989 Ford Bronco Custom
- Body
- Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
- Engine
- 4.9L multi-port-EFI inline-six
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual overdrive
- Built
- Regular production
1989 Ford Bronco XLT
- Body
- Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
- Engine
- 4.9L multi-port-EFI inline-six
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual overdrive
- Built
- Regular production
1989 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
- Body
- Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
- Engine
- 5.0L multi-port-EFI V8
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual overdrive
- Built
- Regular production
No factory configuration matches those filters.
The 1989 model year
Overview
The 1989 full-size Bronco again offered Custom, XLT, and Eddie Bauer. Ford's brochure lists three multi-port-EFI engines—the standard 4.9-liter inline-six and optional 5.0- and 5.8-liter V8s—plus a standard five-speed manual overdrive and engine-dependent four-speed manual, three-speed automatic, or four-speed automatic-overdrive alternatives.
Specifications
- Engines
- 4.9-liter multi-port-EFI inline-six
- 5.0-liter multi-port-EFI V8
- 5.8-liter multi-port-EFI V8
- Transmissions
- 5-speed manual overdrive, 4-speed heavy-duty manual, 3-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic overdrive
- Body styles
- Two-door full-size four-wheel-drive wagon
Year over year
What changed
- The three-series and all-EFI engine structure carried over.
- Ford documented the available powertrain combinations in one equipment matrix.
- Touch-Drive and automatic-locking hubs remained equipment choices, not extra series.
Worth knowing
Notable
- The brochure's basic specification lists a 32-gallon fuel tank.
- Ford shortened the published normal oil interval to 7,500 miles or six months for 1989.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- Use engine and transmission codes rather than trim alone for service parts because each series could carry different powerteams.
- Inspect rear ABS, front hubs, electric transfer-case controls if equipped, tailgate glass, roof seals, and rear body mounts.
Maintenance & service parts
Keep your 1989 Bronco on the road
Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.
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What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1989 Ford Bronco. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 5
- Factory intervals
- 5
- Fitment-scoped
- 5
- 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: Ford — 1989 full-size Bronco 5.0L service schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 7,500-mile oil/filter replacement rows · checked
1989 cataloged Bronco engines
K&N HP-3001
Source: K&N — Ford Bronco replacement oil-filter catalog · 1989 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 1989 Bronco 4.9L multi-port-EFI inline-six or 5.0L multi-port-EFI V8 application. Confirm the installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: K&N — Ford Bronco replacement oil-filter catalog · 1989 Ford Bronco 4.9L multi-port-EFI inline-six or 5.0L multi-port-EFI V8 oil-filter application — HP-3001 · checked
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Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Source: Ford — 1989 full-size Bronco 5.0L service schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 30,000-mile replacement rows · checked
Engine coolant
Sourced interval available
Source: Ford — 1989 full-size Bronco 5.0L service schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 30,000-mile replacement rows · checked
Engine air-filter element
Sourced interval available
Source: Ford — 1989 full-size Bronco 5.0L service schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 30,000-mile replacement rows · checked
Front wheel-bearing clean and repack
Sourced interval available
Source: Ford — 1989 full-size Bronco 5.0L service schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 30,000-mile clean/repack rows · checked
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