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1966 Ford Bronco Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1966 Ford Bronco

Styling was neat, but boxy. The Ford name was printed on the center bar of the grille. Parking lights were at each end of the bar. The rectangular taillights were mounted vertically on the rear of the vehicle. “Ford” was printed on the far-right center of the tailgate. The license plate bracket was on the opposite end. Among standard features were: a three-speed fully synchronized transmission, Mono-Beam front suspension, through-drive two-speed transfer case, 11 x 2 inch front brakes, and a folding windshield.

Historical Notes

The introductory year resulted in 23,776 units sold.

1966 Ford Bronco Facts – Engine Options

• • 200 horsepower V-8 ($106)

1966 Ford Bronco Facts – Power Train

Transmission Ratios

• • Three-Speed Manual Transmission
    I-6: First: 3.29:1, Second: 1.83:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 4.46:1
    V-8: First: 2.79:1, Second: 1.70:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.87:1
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
    V-8: First: First: 2.78:1, Second: 1.93:1, Third: 1.36:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
    Low: 2.46:1, Second: 1.46:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.20:1.

Rear Axle

• • Transmission: I-6
    Three Speed: (manual transmission) 3.20:1; (automatic transmission)
    Automatic: 2.83:1; 3.20:1 optional
  • Transmission: 200 HP V-8
    –  Three Speed: 2.80:1
    –  Four-speed: 2.80:1
    –  Automatic: 2.80:1
  • Equa-lock axle available on all models.

966 Ford Bronco Facts – Power Train Options

Transmissions

• • Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, with six ($167.80); with V-8 ($184.00).
  • Four-speed manual floor shift transmission, with six ($126); with all V-8s ($183.00).
  • Three-speed manual transmission standard.

1966 Ford Bronco Facts – Significant Options

• • Armrests.
  • Bucket seats.
  • Cab doors (Roadster).
  • Chrome front and rear bumpers.
  • Cigarette lighter.
  • Closed crankcase emissions (required in California).
  • Cooling package.
  • Front bumper guards.
  • GVW package. Includes 3300 lb. rear axle with 11″ x 1.75″ rear brakes, 1280 lb. rear springs, and 8.50 x 15 tubeless 8-ply blackwall tires.
  • Heavy-duty alternator.
  • Heavy-duty battery.
  • Heavy-duty clutch (with six-cylinder).
  • Limited-slip front axle.
  • Limited-slip rear axle.
  • Rear seat.
  • Tailgate mounted spare tire carrier.
  • 6.50 x 15 6-ply tubeless black wall tires.