These are standard specifications for the 1972 Ford Bronco, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis # U16GLM88054
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | 4WD |
| Body / Chassis : | Ladder frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1966 - 1977 |
| Price : | $2,194 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Serial Number Code 'U' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 82 BHP (60.352 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 75 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
Manual
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1972 : | 2,246,563 |
| Total 1972 Bronco production : | 21,115 |
| 1972 Ford Bronco | |
Dimension(s)
Wagon
Chassis # U16GLM88054
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| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Width : | 79.3 in | 2014 mm. |
| Height : | 75.5 in | 1918 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 92.0 in | 2337 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs Rear : leaf springs in a typical Hotchkiss design | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Turning Circle : | 34.0 ft |
Recall
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V254000 |
| Notes | LIGHT TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING SYSTEM WAS INADVERTENTLY FILLEDWITH NAPTHA SOLVENT.SOLVENT WOULD DECOMPOSE RUBBER PARTS SUCH AS HOSES ANDPUMP AND GEAR SEALS AT RAPID RATE.NAPTHA SOLVENT HAS LOWER FLASH POINT THANPOWER STEERING FLUID WHICH COULD PRESENT FIRE HAZARD.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGDRAIN AND REFILL WITH POWER STEERING FLUID; REPLACE HOSES AND PUMP ASSEMBLIES.) |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Ford Bronco?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Ford Bronco? A: The 1972 Ford Bronco has a wheelbase size of 92.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Ford Bronco? A: The 1972 Ford Bronco has a width of 79.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Ford Bronco cost when new?A: The 1972 Ford Bronco had a base price of approximately $2,194 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 Ford Bronco? A: The 1972 Ford Bronco was a Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1972? A: Ford produced 2,246,563 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Broncos were produced? A: Ford produced 21,115 examples of the Bronco in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Ford Bronco have? A: The 1972 Ford Bronco had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 82 BHP (60.352 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1972 Ford Bronco have? A: The 1972 Ford Bronco had a Manual gearbox.