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1993 Ford Bronco

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Bronco.

Body SUV

The 1993 Ford Bronco is an SUV with routine service specs that include a 6.0-quart oil capacity and 5W-20 API viscosity. Reliability data for this model year shows 52 total owner complaints, with Service Brakes, Hydraulic cited as the top complaint area, plus 7 recalls. Set against the 1990–2024 Bronco complaint history—where the peak is 345 complaints for 2022 and the low is 1 for 1997—the 1993 model sits on the lower-complaint end of the spectrum, pointing to a comparatively modest long-term reliability footprint.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

ThermostatRT1087

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.5 in
Overall width79.1 in
Overall height74.4 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight4440 lb

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.5 Pints rear, Ford 8.8 and 9.0
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Power Steering FluidATF
Transfer Case FluidATF

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miClutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Slip Yoke (lubricate) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin (lubricate) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Transfer Case Shift Linkage (lubricate)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Locking Hub (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Injection System (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 100,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1993 Ford Bronco logged 52 complaints, 7 recalls, 0 investigations and 86 TSBs, placing its complaint volume between the 37‑complaint low of 1991 and the 49‑complaint figure of 1992, but above the 66‑complaint total of 1990. Recall activity peaked in 1993 at 7, higher than the 1‑recall count in 1990, the 2 recalls in 1991 and the 4 recalls in 1992, then declined to 5 recalls in 1994 and further to 2 recalls by 1995‑1996. Investigations, which were steady at 6 per year from 1990‑1992, dropped to zero in 1993 before rising again to 1 per year in 1994‑1996. The overall trend shows complaints and TSBs rising through the mid‑1990s, peaking in 1995, while recalls crest in 1993 and then fall. Given its relatively high recall count and the upward trajectory of complaints after 1993, the 1993 model is less attractive than the earlier 1990‑1992 years if minimizing recall exposure is a priority.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
86
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
52
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 52 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic13
Power Train9
Tires6
Electrical System4
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Suspension4
Structure3
Engine & Engine Cooling2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V051000Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise ControlReported 04/02/2008

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

06E026000Exterior LightingReported 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL… Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 86 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
031482003-07-21Power TrainNEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES…
167142003-03-01Engine And Engine CoolingFOR ALL OBDI VEHICLES THAT USE THE .5V DPFE SENSOR, A 1.0V SENSOR IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY…
01B772001-10-01TiresOWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF…
0118012001-09-01Power TrainSUBJECT REGARDING INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *JG
011562001-08-06VisibilitySOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Bronco take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Bronco have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.