Ford Bronco Generation 3 (1980–1986)

Ford Bronco Generation 3 (1980–1986) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Ford Bronco — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1966–1977 —
Generation 2 1978–1979 —
Generation 3 1980–1986 —
Generation 4 1987–1991 —
Generation 5 1992–1996 —
U725 2021–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Bronco

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Ford 2.3L EcoBoost I4 2021–2026 33 models 57
Ford 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (Nano) 2021–2026 6 models 43
Ford 5.8L (351) Windsor V8 1981–2024 24 models 31
Ford 5.0L V8 (Windsor & Coyote) 1981–1996 35 models 23
Ford 4.9L (300) I6 1981–1992 37 models 16

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