1966 Ford Bronco Fact Sheet
1966 Ford Bronco Facts, Figures, and Specifications
The 1966 Ford Bronco came in Roadster (red), Pickup (green), and Wagon (blue) body styles
1966 Ford Bronco –
Hit the Ground Running
A TV commercial called the Bronco a stablemate of the Mustang, but it was more that of the Falcon, both in equipment, power trains, and options. What that did allow was for the car to hit the ground with well-tested components.
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 – Models Offered
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Model U-130 – The roadster was the base model of this new four-wheel drive vehicle, and it looked like it. It didn’t have a roof or doors. 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.
Model U-140 – The Sport Utility model looked like a mini-pickup truck. It had an all-steel, bolted-on, removable roof over the front seat. The side doors had roll-up windows. The compact rear cargo area could hold up to 32.1 cubic feet. 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.
Model U-150 – The Wagon was the most luxurious Bronco. It had a full-length roof and large quarter windows and was equipped as the Bronco Sport. 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.
1966 Ford Bronco Facts – Engines
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Inline Six. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 170 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.50 x 2.94 inches. Compression ratio: 9.2:1. Horsepower: 105 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 158 @ 2400 RPM. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration (Intake)240°, (Exhaust) 240° Overlap 27°; Lift (Intake) 0.348”. Seven main bearings. Carburetion: Ford (Autolite) one-barrel (Manual Transmission) Model C5DF-9510-L, (Automatic Transmission) C5DF-9510-M.
Optional Two Barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 289 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 2.87 inches. Compression ratio: 9.3:1. Horsepower: 200 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 282 @ 2400 RPM. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration (Intake) 266°, (Exhaust) 266°, Overlap 40°; Lift (Intake) 0.384”, (Exhaust) 0.380”. Five main bearings. Carburetion: Ford (Autolite) two-barrel (Manual Transmission) Model C6DF-9510-A, (Automatic Transmission) C6DF-9510-B.
1966 Ford Bronco Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 92.00″
- Overall length: 152.10″
- Width: 68.0″
- Weight: GVW 3900-4700
- Tires:
With I-6 and V-8: 7.35 x 15 four-ply tubeless black wall. Optional: 6.50 x 15 6-ply tubeless black wall.
1966 Ford Bronco Facts – Significant Options
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- 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.
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Body Paint Color Codes
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Engine Options
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- 200 horsepower V-8 ($106).
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Power Train Options
Transmissions
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- 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.
Transmission Ratios
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- 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.
- Three-Speed Manual Transmission
Rear Axle
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- 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.
- Transmission: I-6
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1966 Ford Bronco Roadster
The 1966 Ford Bronco Roadster was the plain Jane Bronco – no doors and little else. 4,090 were sold.
1966 Ford Bronco Sport
The 1966 Ford Bronco Sport was sometimes called “the Sport Utility”. 6,930 were delivered this first year.
1966 Ford Bronco Wagon
The 1966 Ford Bronco Wagon was the most fully equipped model. It was the most popular with 12,756 delivered.
1966 Ford Bronco Specifications
The key 1966 Ford Bronco specifications