This 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT is finished in white over two-tone blue vinyl and is powered by a 351ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Equipment includes the Handling Package, a limited-slip rear axle, 16″ aluminum wheels, power-assisted front disc brakes, and locking front hubs in addition to a removable fiberglass hardtop, front tow hooks, chrome bumpers, a padded GT roll bar, an AM/FM stereo, power steering, cruise control, and air conditioning.
The 351ci V8 was factory rated at 156 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. Work in 2023 included replacing the bearings, piston rings, camshaft, lifters, valve seals, and water pump. A dual exhaust system with Flowmaster Flow FX mufflers is equipped.
Power is routed to the rear or all four wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. A limited-slip rear axle was equipped from the factory.
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The truck left the factory finished in Wimbledon White and was refinished in 2014. Equipment includes a removable fiberglass hardtop with sliding rear windows as well as a bright grille, front tow hooks, chrome bumpers, vent windows, low-mounted Western side mirrors, and a power-operated rear window.
Eight-hole 16″ aluminum wheels are mounted with 295/75 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The truck is equipped with front and rear stabilizer bars, power steering, and locking front hubs. A 2″ Skyjacker suspension lift is installed.
The cabin houses front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in two-tone blue vinyl. Equipment includes a padded GT roll bar, a center console, an AM/FM stereo, cruise control, and air conditioning.
The steering wheel is mounted on a tilting column and frames an 85-mph speedometer as well as gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, amperage, and coolant temperature.
The five-digit odometer shows 72k miles.
