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Ford Bronco History

1966 Ford Bronco Publicity Release

Check out this cool archive of Ford Motor Company publicity releases announcing the launch of the new 1966 Ford Bronco. Published: 3/1/2026

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Factory Engine Options: 1966–96

Identify your 66-96 Ford Bronco’s original engine with our year-by-year guide - get the right parts faster, avoid guesswork, and keep your build running strong. Published: 3/1/2026

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1966 Ford Bronco Dune Duster

Broncos That Never Were

The 1966 Ford Bronco Dune Duster was the first in a line of Ford Bronco concepts that never made it to the showroom floor. Some we would have loved to see in production. Others, not so much. Published: 3/1/2026

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Early Bronco Builds

The Deuce: Jim’s Custom Early Bronco Build

Jim’s first Bronco frame got a whole new lease on life. Get the specs on his turbocharged build by Bailie Bilt. Take the walkaround. Then watch Jim earn a few scratches on day one.

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Early Bronco Door Identification

Jim is dropping valuable knowledge on how to identify your early Bronco doors.

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How to Fix Early Bronco Lean

Published: 3/1/2026

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Clutch Chatter: What to do?

Published: 3/1/2026

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Early Bronco Body Lift Basics

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66-77 Bronco Suspension Tech

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Early Bronco Axle Wrap Cure

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How to Measure Wheel Backspace

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Installing Early Bronco Door Seals

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Basic Early Bronco Engine Tech

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All Early Bronco Tech Articles

Early Bronco tech articles, how-to guides and videos for 1966-77 Ford Broncos: suspension, steering, axles, engines, body work and more.

1966 Ford Bronco Announcement Publicity Releases Original press materials from the 1966 Bronco debut.
Dune Duster Bronco Feature Retro styling and modern upgrades make this Bronco shine.
How to Fix Early Bronco Lean Common cause of Bronco lean and how to correct it with C-bushings.
Clutch Chatter: What to Do? Diagnosing and fixing Bronco clutch chatter issues.
Early Bronco Body Lift Basics Tips and considerations for installing a Bronco body lift.
How to Fix Early Bronco Axle Wrap Understand and fix axle wrap using the Wrap Trap solution.
How to Measure Wheel Backspace Guide to measuring backspacing for proper wheel fitment.
How to Identify Bronco Doors Learn to identify early vs late Bronco doors.
Basic Early Bronco Engine Tech Engine evolution from 1966-1977 and popular swaps.
Upcoming Ford Bronco Projects A look ahead at upcoming Bronco innovations.