1987 Ford Bronco II

The Ford Bronco II was sold from 1984-1990.

The Bronco II takes on added appeal in 1987 with a new 4X2 model and an industry-first rear anti-lock brake system that is a major advancement in light-truck brake technology. The new brake system, standard equipment on all Bronco II 4X4 and 4X2 models, is a fast-acting system that automatically controls rear brake-line pressure to prevent rear wheel lockup, enabling the driver to maintain vehicle control during most braking situations.

The system operates on 4X2 models all of time and on 4×4 models when they are in the two-wheel-drive mode. the Other Bronco II improvements for 1987 include increased corrosion protection, standard gas-pressurized shocks on the 4X2 models and a low-oil warning light for the 2.9-liter electronic fuel injection (EFI) V-6 engine, which is standard on all Bronco II models. Continued is the optional Touch Drive electric shift that lets Bronco 4×4 drivers shift “on-the-fly” at any speed by simply touching a button on a handy overhead console.

1987 FORD BRONCO II 

Set your destination and head for it in a 1987 Bronco II from Ford. No matter where you go, Bronco II has all the style and performance to make your trip enjoyable in a fun-tough compact utility vehicle. Bronco II is powered by a 140-hp 2.9 liter multiple-port electronically fuel-injected V-6* and equipped with the new electronically controlled rear antilock brake system explained on page 8. So Bronco II has the muscle to get you going plus high-tech capability to help bring you to a straight stop.

Bronco II for 1987 offers more choices than ever before. There’s the new Bronco II 4×2 for those who want a vehicle that’s both fun to drive and practical for travel around town. It’s especially ideal for families, providing lots of room for four passengers And and plenty of space for cargo. there’s the 4×4 model engineered to take on the tough demands of rugged off-road terrain. Bronco II 4×4 offers a choice of manual locking hubs or Touch-Drive electric shift option.

• Eddie Bauer Bronco II is top of the line. Among its many features are air conditioning, special trim, plus the “Ford Care” extended maintenance and limited warranty program.
• Bronco II XLT is equipped for outstanding value with the kinds of features that most drivers prefer. This deluxe Bronco II series offers an impressive list of comforts and conveniences.
• Bronco II XL is handsomely equipped and engineered with the fun-to-drive qualities you’d expect in a compact utility. Like all Bronco II’s, XL is available in 4×2 or 4×4 model.

FORD BRONCO II EDDIE BAUER

Driving enjoyment at its best in a compact utility vehicle you can expect nothing less in an Eddie Bauer Bronco II 4×2 or 4×4 from Ford, named after the world-famous designer of outdoor gear. Eddie Bauer is unique in the Bronco II lineup, from its Two-Tone paint treatment with accent stripes (five combinations available) to its dual reclining front Captain’s Chairs with power lumbar supports and special cloth with vinyl trim.

Eddie Bauer Bronco II includes a lot of other great features, too. Air conditioning, standard at no extra cost. Larger P205 all-season steel-belted radial tires on sporty cast aluminum wheels. Privacy# glass quarter windows. The convenience of speed control and adjustable tilt steering wheel. Plus all the deluxe features in the Bronco IIXLT series. You also get Eddie Bauer garment and gear bags, trimmed in tan cloth and leather, shipped directly to you from Eddie Bauer.

What’s more, with Eddie Bauer Bronco II you get the “Ford Care” extended maintenance and limited warranty program, with coverage for up to 24 months or 24,000 miles. Ask your Ford Dealer to give you the full details of this limited warranty and to show you up close everything that puts the Eddie Bauer Bronco II in a class by itself.

FORD BRONCO II XLT

The XLT badge on a Bronco II is more than just a series designation. It represents a Ford idea: to offer you a vehicle that’s exceptionally well equipped from the start. XLT’s interior is as handsome as it is comfortable. The reclining front bucket seats are upholstered in cloth and vinyl. The door trim panels are trimmed in cloth, include carpeting on the lower sections as well as map pockets to carry an assortment of travel items.

An electronic AM/FM stereo radio is standard, as well as pivoting front vent windows, variable control interval windshield wipers, leather wrapped steering wheel, instrument panel,
wood tone appliques, tachometer, rear quarter trim panel storage compartments, passenger- side visor mirror, courtesy lights (ashtray, glove box, engine compartment), headlamps-on alert chime, plus added sound insulation. Outside XLT features a chrome grille, upper bodyside and liftgate tape stripes, deluxe wheel trim, an bright low-mount swing-away mirrors. Bronco II XLT for 1987. It’s equipped to offer outstanding value in a compact utility vehicle

FORD BRONCO II XL

Bronco II XL is powered by a 2.9 literV-6 engine that’s electronically fuel-injected and computer-controlled. The independent front suspension is engineered for smooth ride comfort and handling control. The steel-belted radial tires have all-season tread design.

Steering is power-assisted. And the power brakes feature the sophisticated electronically controlled rear antilock brake system. On top of all of this performance you have an impressive list of other great standard features.

Knitted vinyl reclining front bucket seats with tip-and-slide passenger seat for easy access to the rear passenger area. Versatile 50/50 split rear seats which give you the option of folding down one seat if you need space for longer cargo while still having room for a third passenger. Bronco II XL also includes an electronic AM radio with digital clock. Instrument cluster gauges.

A convenient trip odometer. Full-length color keyed floor carpeting and cloth headliner. Plus halogen headlamps, bright bumpers with rub strips, sport wheel covers, and much more. Bronco II XL for 1987. When it comes down to fun-to-drive performance, on or off the road, it has everything it takes to be a winner.

THE TECHNICAL SIDE

Bronco II is the product of a tradition of engineer in a vehicles with emphasis placed on great over all performance. This commitment to engineering excellence is one reason why Ford has been first in total truck sales for the past 17 years.* Ford engineers have gone to great lengths, applying their expertise and employing the latest advancements in computer-assist design technology, to make Bronco II a compact vehicle of excellent utility precision and balance. But even more important, these high standards of engineering are matched to equally high standards of quality 4 from the drawing boards all the way through to final assembly.

SOPHISTICATED NEW REAR ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
Advancements in computerized brake technology are at work to help you come to a straight stop when you’re driving a 1987 Bronco II 4×2 or a Bronco II 4×4 in the 2-wheel-drive mode. Bronco II’s new electronically controlled rear antilock brake system is designed to inhibit complete rear wheel lock-up under most operating conditions. Anytime rear wheel lockup is detected, the computer processes signals and directs the pressure control valve to selectively modulate rear brake line hydraulic

pressure. The result is more controlled rear braking performance. Each time the ignition is turned on, a warning light check and a complete computer self-check are made. The computer continuously checks for any possible electrical malfunction. Should the system ever fail to operate, the warning light on the instrument panel will alert the driver that the computer has automatically shut down the system and converted the rear brakes to conventional non-antilock operation.

STANDARD 2.9L V-6, ELECTRONICALLYFUEL-INJECTED
Whether you drive a Bronco II 4×2 around town or travel off-road in a rugged Bronco II 4-wheeler, you have 140 horses under the hood.** At the heart of the 2.9 liter V-6 is a multiport electronic fuel injection (EFI) system governed by the Ford-designed EEC-IV engine control computer.

As each cylinder receives a high-pressure charge of fuel from its own injector, the EEC-IV computer collects information related to conditions such as throttle position, intake air and engine coolant temperatures, and barometric pressure. This information is then processed by the computer to control the fuel air mixture and spark timing to optimize power, response and efficiency.

For recreational boat or trailer towing, Bronco II V-6 performance allows for a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 8,500 pounds and a maximum trailer weight rating of 5,200 pounds in the 4×2 model, 5,000 pounds in the 4×4.t A properly equipped Bronco II for this kind of towing is powered by the 2.9L EFI V-6 with Automatic Overdrive transmission (standard in the 4×2 model), 4.10 rear axle, and the Super Engine Cooling Package.

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION
This is a Ford-engineered 4-speed automatic overdrive (A4LD) transmission with electronically controlled converter clutch, which automatically engages during steady-speed operation in fourth gear ana the upper range of third gear. This eliminates power-wasting torque converter slippage for improved fuel economy, especially during highway travel. A4LD is standard in the Bronco II 4×2 model, and optional in the 4×4.

MANUAL LOCKING 4×4 HUBS
Bronco Us 4×4 standard free-running front hubs are the manual locking type. When the wheel hubs are locked, you can shift “on the fly” from 2-wheel high to 4-wheel high and back to suit driving conditions.

TOUCH-DRIVE ELECTRIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE OPTION
Touch-Drive offers the ultimate in convenience for 4-wheel driving enjoyment. You can shift “on the fly” from 2-wheel high to 4-wheel high and back at the touch of a button at any speed. The push-button controls are conveniently located in an overhead console. Touch-Drive has other great features as well. Two special electrical interlocks prevent possible powertrain damage that might otherwise be caused by a mis-shift between 4-high and 4-low. Shitting into or out of 4-low can only be done when the vehicle is either stopped or moving below 3 mph with the manual transmission clutch disengaged or the automatic transmission in neutral position. Also, the automatic locking hubs engage instantly because Touch-Drive utilizes an innovative magnetic clutch that spins up the front drive system from zero to driving speed in milliseconds.

ENGINEERED FOR RIDE QUALITY AND HANDLING CONTROL
Bronco II features the Ford-famous Twin-I-Beam independent front suspension in the 4×2 model and the Twin-Traction Beam system in the 4×4. Each front wheel, with its own axle and hefty coil spring, steps over bumps independently to cushion the ride and provide excellent handling.

All Bronco II models are also equipped with gas-pressurized shock absorbers designed to help maintain proper hydraulic fluid pressure, even overa rapid succession of jarring bumps. So the ride is smooth under normal circumstances yet firm enough over rough conditions. Also standard are road front and rear stabilizer bars for handling control, plus allseason steel-belted radial tires for traction.

GAS MILEAGE
1987 ERA mileage estimates were not available at the time this catalog was approved for printing. As soon as ERA figures are released, your Ford Dealer will be among the receive this information and will be first to happy to pass it along to you.

*Based on SAE Standard J-1349.
*Based on cumulative R.L. Polk & Company registrations from 1969 through May, 1986.
“Based on SAE Standard J-1349.
t. Reduced by passenger and cargo weight in the towing vehicle.