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1968 Ford Bronco Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1968 Ford Bronco

The most noticeable change to Bronco for 1968 was the addition of side-marker lights on the front fenders and reflectors on the lower rear quarter panels. Minor revisions were made to the interior, in particular to the armrest, window crank knobs and door handles. A heater and defroster were now standard. Free-running front hubs and a dry-type air cleaner were also new. Among the other standard features were: Three-speed fully synchronized transmission; Mono-Beam front suspension; through-drive two-speed transfer case; 11 x 2 in. front brakes; and folding windshield.

NOTE: Engine compression rations were reduced to 8.7:1 and horsepower decreased slightly: 100 for the I-6 and 195 for the 289 CID V-8.

Historical Notes

Sales were up about 2,500 units, with the largest jump in the wagon, however Roadster sales were almost nil at 212.  The Roadster safety concerns on the open doors and its lack of occupant protection had killed this model. It would not return for 1969.

1968 Ford Bronco Facts – Powertrains and Powertrain Options

Transmissions

• • Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, with six ($175.00); with V-8 ($190.00).
  • Four-speed manual floor shift transmission, with six ($135); with all V-8s ($200.00).
  • Three-speed manual transmission standard.

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
  • 3.50:1, 4.11:1, or 4.57:1 axle ratios available as options
  • Equa-lock limited slip axle available on all models.

1968 Ford Bronco Facts – Significant Options

• • Armrests.
  • Bodyside moldings.
  • Bucket seats.
  • Cab doors (Roadster).
  • Chrome front and rear bumpers.
  • Cigarette lighter.
  • Closed crankcase emissions (required in California).
  • Cooling package.
  • Front bumper guards.
  • Fuel tank  Auxiliary 11.5 gallon with skid plate.
  • 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 Axle, 2780 lbs capacity
  • Rear Axle, 3300 lbs capacity
  • Rear seat.
  • Sport Package – Wagon and Pickups (See Models for complete listing)
  • Tailgate mounted spare tire carrier.
  • 6.50 x 15 6-ply tubeless black wall tires.