Second–fifth generations · Full-size F-Series-based · 1978–1996
1996Ford 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: “Ford Bronco XLT (1996) (54868598856).jpg” by Charles from Port Chester, New York / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Quick facts
- Engines
- 2offered5.0L multi-port EFI V8 → 5.8L multi-port EFI V8
- Top output
- 205hp5.8L multi-port EFI V8
Body stylesTwo-Door 4x4 SUV with removable rear roof
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What do you need to know?
This page covers the whole 1996 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 — 1996 Bronco factory brochure.
Bronco XL, 5.0L EFI V8, five-speed manual
- Body
- Two-Door 4x4 SUV
- Engine
- 5.0L multi-port EFI V8
- Gearbox
- Five-speed manual overdrive
- Built
- Regular production
Bronco XL, 5.0L EFI V8, electronic four-speed automatic
- Body
- Two-Door 4x4 SUV
- Engine
- 5.0L multi-port EFI V8
- Gearbox
- Electronic four-speed automatic overdrive
- Built
- Regular production
Bronco XL, 5.8L EFI V8, electronic four-speed automatic
- Body
- Two-Door 4x4 SUV
- Engine
- 5.8L multi-port EFI V8
- Gearbox
- Electronic four-speed automatic overdrive
- Built
- Regular production
Bronco XLT, 5.0L EFI V8, five-speed manual
- Body
- Two-Door 4x4 SUV
- Engine
- 5.0L multi-port EFI V8
- Gearbox
- Five-speed manual overdrive
- Built
- Regular production
Bronco XLT, 5.0L EFI V8, electronic four-speed automatic
- Body
- Two-Door 4x4 SUV
- Engine
- 5.0L multi-port EFI V8
- Gearbox
- Electronic four-speed automatic overdrive
- Built
- Regular production
Bronco XLT, 5.8L EFI V8, electronic four-speed automatic
- Body
- Two-Door 4x4 SUV
- Engine
- 5.8L multi-port EFI V8
- Gearbox
- Electronic four-speed automatic overdrive
- Built
- Regular production
Bronco Eddie Bauer, 5.0L multi-port EFI V8, electronic four-speed automatic
- Body
- Two-Door 4x4 SUV
- Engine
- 5.0L multi-port EFI V8
- Gearbox
- Electronic four-speed automatic overdrive
- Built
- Regular production
Bronco Eddie Bauer, 5.8L multi-port EFI V8, electronic four-speed automatic
- Body
- Two-Door 4x4 SUV
- Engine
- 5.8L multi-port EFI V8
- Gearbox
- Electronic four-speed automatic overdrive
- Built
- Regular production
No factory configuration matches those filters.
The 1996 model year
Overview
The original full-size Bronco reached its final model year in 1996 with three factory series: XL, XLT, and Eddie Bauer. Ford's brochure retained the 5.0-liter and 5.8-liter EFI V8s, four-wheel drive, and the two-door body with a removable rear roof before production ended in June 1996.
Specifications
- Engines
- 5.0L multi-port EFI V8199 hp
- 5.8L multi-port EFI V8205 hp
- Transmissions
- Five-speed manual overdrive, Electronic four-speed automatic overdrive
- Body styles
- Two-Door 4x4 SUV with removable rear roof
Year over year
What changed
- Final model year of the original 1966-1996 Bronco production run.
- The factory range comprised XL, XLT, and Eddie Bauer; XLT Sport remained an appearance option package rather than a separate series.
- Eddie Bauer standardized the electronic four-speed automatic, while XL and XLT retained the five-speed manual with the 5.0L V8.
Worth knowing
Notable
- Ford lists 199 hp for the 5.0L V8 and 205 hp for the optional 5.8L V8.
- Ford's historical archive records the last original-run Bronco leaving Michigan Truck Plant on June 12, 1996.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- Confirm the engine and transmission before ordering service parts: Ford offered two V8s, but the five-speed manual applied only to the 5.0L XL and XLT combinations.
- Ford cautioned that options could carry additional ordering requirements or limitations, so the certification label and original vehicle record remain the safest checks for an individual truck.
Maintenance & service parts
Keep your 1996 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.
Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1996 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
- 6
- Factory intervals
- 6
- Fitment-scoped
- 6
- 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 — 1996 Bronco Maintenance Schedule and Record · PDF pages 7–25 — Normal Schedule, each 5,000-mile service · checked
5.0L V8
K&N HP-3001
Source: K&N — Ford Bronco replacement oil-filter catalog · 1996 Ford Bronco 5.0L V8 Gas application — 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 1996 Bronco 5.0L V8 Gas application. Confirm the installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: K&N — Ford Bronco replacement oil-filter catalog · 1996 Ford Bronco 5.0L V8 Gas oil-filter application — HP-3001 · checked
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5.8L V8
K&N HP-2010
Source: K&N — Ford Bronco replacement oil-filter catalog · 1996 Ford Bronco 5.8L V8 Gas application — HP-2010 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementK&N HP-2010
Qty. 1 · Spin-on engine oil filter · catalog-listed
K&N's manufacturer catalog lists HP-2010 for the 1996 Bronco 5.8L V8 Gas application. Confirm the installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: K&N — Ford Bronco replacement oil-filter catalog · 1996 Ford Bronco 5.8L V8 Gas oil-filter application — HP-2010 · checked
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Engine air-cleaner filter
Sourced interval available
Ford directs dusty-operation vehicles to the severe-duty schedule.
Source: Ford — 1996 Bronco Maintenance Schedule and Record · PDF pages 11, 15, 20, and 24 — air-cleaner replacement rows · checked
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Source: Ford — 1996 Bronco Maintenance Schedule and Record · PDF page 15 — 60,000-mile spark-plug row · checked
Engine coolant
Sourced interval available
After the initial change, replace every 30,000 miles or 36 months.
Source: Ford — 1996 Bronco Maintenance Schedule and Record · PDF page 14 — 50,000-mile initial coolant row · checked
Automatic transmission fluid
Sourced interval available
The normal-schedule replacement rows explicitly exclude C6 and E4OD transmissions.
Source: Ford — 1996 Bronco Maintenance Schedule and Record · PDF pages 11 and 15 — automatic-transmission-fluid rows and exception · checked
Fuel filter
Sourced interval available
Recommended by Ford but not required for California-certified vehicles.
Source: Ford — 1996 Bronco Maintenance Schedule and Record · PDF pages 9–25 — recurring 15,000-mile fuel-filter rows · checked
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