1968 Ford Bronco Parts

1968 Ford Bronco Parts Guide

Where Early Broncos begin to standardize and parts compatibility improves.

The 1968 Ford Bronco marks a turning point in Early Bronco production. By this year, many of the one-off quirks and transition inconsistencies from 1966-67 had been worked out. As a result, 1968 Broncos tend to follow the more standardized design used throughout the remaining years of the Early Bronco, making parts selection more straightforward in most cases.

Things to Know When Shopping for a 1968 Bronco

The 1968 Bronco is where shopping for parts starts to get easier. Ford had begun standardizing many of the systems and components, which means most parts fall cleanly into the 66-77 Early Bronco range without the same level of guesswork required for earlier years.

That said, these trucks are still over 50 years old, and many have been modified, repaired, or upgraded over time. Even with improved consistency, it is still important to confirm what is currently installed on your Bronco before ordering replacement parts.

What Changed in 1968

• Side Reflectors: 1968 was the first year for federally required front and rear side marker reflectors. This introduced amber front markers and updated red rear markers. These side reflectors were mounted using rubber pads behind them to ensure the markers were directly vertical when mounted.

• Doors: The door B-pillar posts and door shells were updated in 1968. This changed the location of the door latch striker as well as many of the internal door components and door panel attachments. For this reason, most Early Bronco door parts can be filtered into either 1966-67 or 1968-77 Bronco fitment.

• Seats: In 1968, Ford updated the Early Bronco seats for better comfort. The foam was made thicker and the upholstery pattern was updated to match this new thicker foam. For this reason, many factory seat restoration parts for the Early Bronco are split at the 1968 model year.

• Dash Pad: The vinyl dash pad was updated in 1968 to add a protrusion on the passenger side where the earlier models had a dash pad that went straight across from left to right. Though nowhere near as safe as modern dashes, this padding was added to provide much better protection than the original straight dash pad in the event of a collision.

• Improved parts consistency: Many components became more standardized, reducing the mix-and-match issues found in earlier Broncos.

Why 1968 Broncos Are Easier to Shop For

• Most parts align cleanly with the standard 66-77 Early Bronco catalog.

• Fewer one-year-only or transitional components compared to 1966-67.

• Better compatibility with reproduction and aftermarket parts.

Common Mistakes When Buying 1968 Bronco Parts

• Assuming all components are original without verifying previous modifications.

• Overlooking differences in body panels due to side marker light changes.

• Not accounting for upgraded brake, steering, or electrical systems.

• Skipping basic fitment checks because the year is considered “standard.”

Best Way to Shop for 1968 Bronco Parts

The best way to shop for a 1968 Bronco is to start with the full Early Bronco parts catalog and work through the categories based on your needs. With most components following standard 66-77 fitment, it becomes easier to find the right parts while still allowing for upgrades where needed.