1968 Ford Bronco Fact Sheet
1968 Facts, Figures, and Specifications
Ford Bronco changed little for 1968. Side marker lights and
reflectors were the most notable.
1968 Ford Bronco – Continued refinement
for 1968
While the Bronco appeared as it had for the last few years, the most noticeable change for 1968 was the addition of side-marker lights on the front fenders and reflectors on the lower rear quarter panels.
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 – Models Offered
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Model U-130 – The roadster was the base model, as it didn’t have a roof or doors. Minor revisions were made to the interior, in particular the armrests, 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 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 – This 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. Minor revisions were made to the interior, in particular the armrests, 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. 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 – This was the most luxurious Bronco. It had a full-length roof and large quarter windows and was equipped the same as the Bronco Pickup. Minor revisions were made to the interior, in particular the armrests, 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 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.
Sport Bronco features. (Available ONLY in the Pickup and Wagon). In addition to or in place of standard features, these include:
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- Arm rests, Left and Right
- Bright-metal drip rail moldings
- Bright-metal grille molding, headlight and taillight bezels, tailgate release handle
- Bright-metal instrument panel molding
- Bright-metal seat pivot arm covers (w/optional bucket seats)
- Bright-metal wheel covers (w/15″ wheels only)
- Bright-metal windshield and window frames
- Chrome bumpers, front and rear
- Chrome front bumper guards
- Chrome Windshield Drip Moldings
- Cigar-cigarette lighter
- Frosted horn ring
- Frosted Headlight Bezels
- Frosted Tailgate Handle
- Grille with “Ford” in red paint
- Hardboard headlining with bright-metal retainer moldings (Wagon models)
- “Sport Bronco” emblem
- Vinyl front floor mat with bright-metal retainers (Wagon)
- Vinyl-covered Instrument Panel and door trim panels with bright-metal moldings
- Wheel Covers
1968 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: 8.7:1. Horsepower: 100 @ 4000 RPM. Torque: 156 @ 2000 RPM. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration (Intake) 240, (Exhaust) 240° Overlap 27°; Lift 0.348”. Seven main bearings. Carburetion: Ford (Autolite) one-barrel (Manual Transmission) Model C8DF-9510-C, (Automatic Transmission) C8DF-9510-D.
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: 8.7:1. Horsepower: 195 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 288 @ 2600 RPM. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration (Intake) 266°, (Exhaust) 256°, Overlap 40°; Lift (Intake) 0.3684”, (Exhaust) 0.380”. Five main bearings. Carburetion: Ford (Autolite) two-barrel (Manual Transmission) Model C8AF-9510-AF, (Automatic Transmission) C8OF-9510-S.
1968 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.
1968 Ford Bronco Facts – Significant Options
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- 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.
1968 Ford Bronco Facts –
Body Paint Color Codes
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1968 Bronco –
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1968 Ford Bronco Facts –
Engine Options
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- 200 horsepower V-8 ($106).
1968 Ford Bronco Facts –
Power Train Options
Transmissions
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- 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
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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 - 3.50:1, 4.11:1, or 4.57:1 axle ratios available as options
- Equa-lock limited slip axle available on all models.
- Transmission: I-6
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