1969 Ford Bronco Fact Sheet

1969 Ford Bronco Facts, Figures, and Specifications

While the Bronco looked the same, many minor changes were made – including doors, cowl and windshield.

Ford Bronco – Catching On
for 1969

Though the Roadster was now gone, the other two models had reasonable sales increases, bringing total production to just a bit below the 1966 intro year.

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General Year Information – 1969 Ford Bronco

The Bronco looked about the same as before. However, there were some changes. The windshield no longer folded down and the side-marker light pads on the lower forward section of the front fenders had a lighter color. There was a black steering wheel grommet. The cowl area was improved to reduce road noise. The insulation was improved. The doors were changed. During the model year, two­ speed electric windshield wipers became standard.

Historical Notes

The Roadster was dropped. Even so, sales were up by over 4,000 units, with the majority of the jump in the wagon.  The Roadster’s safety concerns on the open doors and its lack of occupant protection killed this model.

1969 Ford Bronco Facts – Models Offered

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Model U-140 – Now, the windshield did not fold down. The side-marker light pads on the lower forward section of the front fenders had a lighter color. There was a black steering wheel grommet. The cowl area was improved to reduce road noise. The insulation was improved. The doors were changed. During the model year, two­ speed electric windshield wipers became standard.

Model U-150  – This was the most luxurious Bronco. The wagon’s body was beefed up a bit, particularly the door frames, rocker panels and roof. The roof was no longer detachable. There were fixed windows in the rear lift gate and on each side of the rear compartment.  The side-marker light pads on the lower forward section of the front fenders had a lighter color. There was a black steering wheel grommet. The cowl area was improved to reduce road noise. The insulation was improved. Among standard features were: a three-speed fully synchronized transmission, Mono-Beam front suspension, through-drive two-speed transfer case, and 11 x 2 inch front brakes.

Sport Bronco Wagon and Pickup features. (Available ONLY in the Pickup and Wagon). In addition to or in place of standard features, these include:

    • Aluminum door trim appliques.
    • Chrome­ plated bumpers with front bumper guards
    • Chrome side window frames
    • Cigar lighter
    • Dual  (left and right) armrests
    • Frosted headlight bezels
    • Frosted horn ring
    • Frosted tailgate handle
    • Frosted taillight bezels
    • Instrument panel trim
    • Pleated parchment interior
    • Special grille with red “Ford”
    • Trimmed hardboard headliner
    • Vinyl floor mat in wagon
    • Wheel covers
    • Windshield drip moldings

1969 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: 302 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches. Compression ratio: 8.6:1. Horsepower: 205 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 300 @ 2600 RPM. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration (Intake) 266°, (Exhaust) 244°, Overlap 36°; Lift (Intake) 0.366”, (Exhaust) 0.380”. Five main bearings. Carburetion: Ford (Autolite) two-barrel (Manual Transmission) Model DOAF-9510-C, (Automatic Transmission) DOAF-9510-D.

1969 Ford Bronco Facts – Chassis Features

    • 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.

1969 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 Pickup (See Models for complete listing)
    • Tailgate mounted spare tire carrier.
    • 6.50 x 15 6-ply tubeless black wall tires.

1969 Ford Bronco Facts – Engine Options

    • 205 horsepower V-8 ($120).

1969 Ford Bronco Facts – Power Train Options

Transmissions

    • Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, with six ($185.00); with V-8 ($200.00).
    • Four-speed manual floor shift transmission, with six ($165); with all V-8s ($225.00).
    • 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: 205 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.

1969 Ford Bronco Facts –
Body Paint Color Codes

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1969 Bronco

  2 Coachman Beige – Optional
  2 New Lime
  3 Calypso Coral – Optional
  4 Twilight Green – Optional
  6 Pebble Beige
  7 Harbor Blue
  A Raven Black
  B Caribbean Turquoise – Optional
  B Royal Maroon
  C Pure White – Optional
  D Tucson Gold – Optional
  E Sky View Blue
  F Arcadian Blue – Optional
  G Chrome Yellow
  H Cordovan – Optional
  J Rangoon Red – Optional
  K Empire Yellow
  L Holly Green – Optional
  M Wimbledon White
  N Coach – Optional
  N Norway Green
  P Boxwood Green
  Q Brittany Blue – Optional
  R Diamond Green – Optional
  T Candy Apple Red
  U Lunar Green
  V Diamond Aqua – Optional
  W Meadowlark Yellow – Optional
  X Marlin Blue – Optional
  Y Reef Aqua
  Z Federal Red – Optional

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