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1995 Ford Bronco

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Bronco.

Body SUV

The 1995 Ford Bronco is a full-size SUV that requires 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 API-rated engine oil for routine maintenance, exemplifying the traditional, body-on-frame construction that defined the model throughout its original production run. With 122 total owner complaints filed across the vehicle's history and two associated recalls, the model carries a documented service record that reflects some persistent concerns among owners. In the broader context of Bronco complaint data spanning 1990 to 2024, the 1995 model year falls within a notably quieter period in the vehicle's reliability history, as the lowest complaint count across this entire range occurred in 1997 with just one reported issue, compared to a peak of 345 complaints in 2022, suggesting that mid-1990s models like the 1995 benefited from relatively fewer owner-reported problems during their service lives.

Model year202520242023202119961995199419931992

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
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 650 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-75R15XLOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5-J inOEM · verified

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 weight4586 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in

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, 80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-7-2-6-3-7-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.5 Pints rear, Ford 8.8 and 9.0
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings19-24 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings40-45 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts79-85 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts75-85 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 23-; Upper: 12-
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18-24 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts23-25 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18-24 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-7-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.052-0.056 in
Spark Plug Torque7.0-15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.042-0.046 in
Spark Plug Torque10.0-15. ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.37 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeOil must meet ford specification WSHM1C231B
Oil Capacity11.00-12.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca
Standard BCI Group Number65

Service checks

Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Engine Oil Pressure40-65 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1500 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.092 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.192 in

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle22-27 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.060; Rear: 0.030 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0052 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.02 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.02 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.963 in
Rotor Finish0-65 μin
Drum Nominal Diameter11.03 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
135-40 ft. lbs.35–40 ft. lbs
256-60
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep (W) Windsor engine

185 ft. lbs.85 ft. lbs
295 ft. lbs.95 ft. lbs
3105-112

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 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 5,000 miClutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Slip Yoke (lubricate) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Shift Linkage (lubricate) · Steering Linkage (lubricate)
Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miClutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Slip Yoke (lubricate) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Shift Linkage (lubricate) · Steering Linkage (lubricate)
Every 12,000 miBattery (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Transfer Case Shift Linkage (lubricate)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Locking Hub (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
At 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAir Injection System (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission 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 1995 Bronco sits at the complaint peak of its 1990–1996 generation, recording 122 complaints — the highest single-year total — and 135 TSBs, also a generation high, while recalls dropped to two after 1994’s five and 1993’s seven. The complaint surge is driven heavily by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (39 reports), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (13), Electrical System (12), and Power Train (8), with nine crash complaints and 18 fire complaints also logged. Compared to 1994’s 114 complaints and 115 TSBs, 1995 shows a modest uptick in owner-reported issues but a sharp decline in formal recalls, suggesting problems were being addressed through dealer bulletins rather than safety campaigns. The 1996 model year sees a slight dip to 107 complaints and 118 TSBs before the generation effectively ends in 1997. The data doesn’t specify root causes for the brake, speed-control, or fire reports. Given the generation’s highest complaint and TSB volumes, 1995 is the riskiest model year to buy unless a thorough pre-purchase inspection confirms all relevant TSBs have been performed.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
135
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
122
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 18 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 122 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic39
Vehicle Speed Control13
Electrical System12
Power Train8
Tires7
Steering5
Suspension5
Engine & Engine Cooling4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

05V388000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 07/09/2005

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE…

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 135 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
41022003-10-30Engine And Engine CoolingEBP SOLENOID SERVICE SEPARATELY FROM TURBO. SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE. MAKE/MODEL UNKNOWN…
031812003-09-15Electrical SystemREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
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…
021762002-09-02Exterior LightingLAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

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 1995 Bronco take?

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

Does the 1995 Bronco have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.