1970 Ford Bronco Parts

1970 Ford Bronco Parts Guide

The year side markers became illuminated and easier to identify at a glance.

By 1970, the Early Bronco platform was well settled into much of its standard design, making parts selection more straightforward than earlier years. The most noticeable update this year was the transition from passive side reflectors to illuminated side marker lights, a federally mandated change that made 1970 and later Broncos easy to identify with a quick look.

Things to Know When Shopping for a 1970 Bronco

The 1970 Bronco is one of the easiest years to shop for when it comes to parts. By this point, most of the earlier inconsistencies had been worked out, and the majority of components fall cleanly into the standard 1968-77 Early Bronco fitment range.

While most systems remained consistent with 1969, the introduction of illuminated side marker lights brought changes to body panels, wiring, and exterior components that are important to understand when sourcing replacement parts.

What Changed in 1970

• Illuminated side marker lights: 1970 replaced the passive reflectors used in 1968-69 with fully illuminated side marker lights. This added wiring and changed how these components integrate into the electrical system.

• Body panel differences: The addition of lighted markers required cutouts in the front fenders and rear quarter panels. We offer front fenders with the marker light holes precut to make this process much easier.

• Electrical integration: Side markers are tied into the lighting system, which means added connections to the wiring harnesses as compared to earlier Broncos.

• Visual identification: The presence of illuminated side markers makes it easy to quickly distinguish a 1970 or newer Bronco from earlier models at a glance.

Why 1970 Broncos Are Easy to Shop For

• Most parts follow standard 1968-77 Early Bronco fitment.

• Minimal year-specific mechanical differences compared to earlier models.

• Strong compatibility with reproduction and aftermarket parts.

Common Mistakes When Buying 1970 Bronco Parts

• Confusing reflector-style components (1968-69) with illuminated marker parts.

• Not accounting for wiring differences when replacing or upgrading lighting.

• Mixing early and late body panels without checking marker light provisions.

• Assuming all lighting components are interchangeable across all Early Broncos.

Best Way to Shop for 1970 Bronco Parts

The best way to shop for a 1970 Bronco is to start with the full Early Bronco parts catalog and narrow down by category. With most components following standard 1968-77 fitment, finding the right parts is straightforward, as long as you account for differences in side marker lighting and related components.