Vehicle model
Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco is an off-road SUV whose first generation launched in 1966 as a compact 4x4 built for tough terrain. Enlarged in 1978 to become a short-wheelbase version of the F-Series, it was later discontinued after the 1996 model year, partly because of buyers shifting toward family SUVs such as the Explorer. After a 25-year hiatus, Ford revived the name with a sixth generation for the 2021 model year, its styling borrowing elements from the original 1966-1977 Bronco. Positioned as a direct rival to the Jeep Wrangler, this new Bronco comes in two- and four-door versions, each convertible into a soft-top. It targets outdoor and off-road enthusiasts. Tire note: this rugged SUV often uses large wheels and wide all-terrain-type tires; in Quebec, winter tires suited to its size are essential.
History
History of the Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco is an off-road SUV whose first generation launched in 1966 as a compact 4x4 built for tough terrain. Enlarged in 1978 to become a short-wheelbase version of the F-Series, it was later discontinued after the 1996 model year, partly because of buyers shifting toward family SUVs such as the Explorer. After a 25-year hiatus, Ford revived the name with a sixth generation for the 2021 model year, its styling borrowing elements from the original 1966-1977 Bronco. Positioned as a direct rival to the Jeep Wrangler, this new Bronco comes in two- and four-door versions, each convertible into a soft-top. It targets outdoor and off-road enthusiasts. Tire note: this rugged SUV often uses large wheels and wide all-terrain-type tires; in Quebec, winter tires suited to its size are essential.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
The Bronco is built on a body-on-frame ladder platform with four-wheel drive and off-road driving modes. It is offered with turbocharged gasoline engines from the EcoBoost family, several transmission configurations, and equipment dedicated to obstacle clearing and off-road driving.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
L'offre Ford couvre des besoins très variés en pneus et en jantes. Les camions série F et les gros VUS (Explorer, Bronco) utilisent généralement des jantes de grand diamètre et des pneus larges de type camion léger, parfois tout-terrain, alors que les modèles compacts (Escape, Maverick) emploient des dimensions plus modestes. Les versions sport comme la Mustang reçoivent souvent des pneus de performance à profil bas. Comme l'entraxe et les dimensions exactes diffèrent selon le modèle, la génération et la finition, il faut toujours valider le format inscrit sur la portière ou le pneu d'origine. Au Québec, les pneus d'hiver sont obligatoires et essentiels, surtout pour les camions et VUS à forte traction utilisés sur route enneigée.
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