Collar01.JPG
1398 hits | 114.15 KB | Posted: 9/3/14
This original '93 collar (using the 10-cut key) is very loose, causing several annoying problems. With the key in RUN, push a probe up through the small hole in the lower shroud (behind the word "continuous"), depress the catch pin, and wi...
(Posted in: Lock Cylinder)

BuzzKey.JPG
3101 hits | 139.11 KB | Posted: 1/4/15
Key-In Contact Repair



If the key buzzer/chime is always on (even when the key is out & the cylinder beze...
(Posted in: Lock Cylinder)

Match01a.jpg
168 hits | 92.58 KB | Posted: 3/16/24
Door & Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacements
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For any '80-96/7 F-series or Bronco, the best way to return the truck to new (un-worn) matched door & ignition keys (even '80-89s that used round-head door keys) is to b...
(Posted in: Lock Cylinder)

20200521_193713.jpg
182 hits | 50.21 KB | Posted: 5/25/20
This is the smallest TPMS display available from CAREUD (the only brand I've found that works reliably), but it only displays pressure OR temperature, and temperature only in Celsius. So I may switch to...
(Posted in: Initial Repairs)

Shocks.jpg
111 hits | 89.01 KB | Posted: 4/6/24
These are easily the best truck shocks, and the black Energy poly bushings make them that much better.
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Front Shocks Gabriel G63414
[url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0...
(Posted in: Tina)

Shocks97F250HD.jpg
118 hits | 82.68 KB | Posted: 4/6/24
These are easily the best truck shocks, and the black Energy poly bushings make them that much better. I use them on all my trucks.
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Front Shocks Gabriel G63455
...
(Posted in: Big Red)

Door Windows.jpg
7581 hits | 83.32 KB | Posted: 10/14/05
Door Window Regulators & Vent

Note that the regulator (21) is attached by 4 rivets (22) which must be punched & drilled out. But the regulator does NOT need to be removed to access the motor (23). Its 3 bolts (5/16" 6-point head w/integral wa...
(Posted in: Doors)

MotorDrive.jpg
1103 hits | 93.96 KB | Posted: 5/12/16
The plate that covers the drive gear on this late-model window motor is crimped on, and its paper gasket is very adhesive, so it can take some effort to remove it the first time. Older motors only use the Phillips screw on a flat plate that's easy to...
(Posted in: Doors)

MotorNuts.jpg
1303 hits | 53.07 KB | Posted: 5/12/16
Steel nuts will never decay, so this fix will last the life of the motor.

Note that it is NOT necessary to fill the housing with grease, so don't. A light film on the shaft, plastic gear teeth, & metal gear O-ring will be enough.

Original Delrin p...
(Posted in: Doors)

Motor Repair.jpg
124 hits | 75.51 KB | Posted: 4/5/24
Window Motor Repair
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After removing the door panel, locate the dimples over the motor bolts, and drill them ~1/2" (just larger than your 5/16" magnetic driver) so the motor can be removed from the door. Remove the...
(Posted in: Doors)

TempBlendCable.JPG
10839 hits | 37.47 KB | Posted: 11/19/05
Temperature blend door control cable for '92-96 Bronco & F-series

On '87-96 trucks, it's easy to fold the glove box down & pop it off its hinges.

See this TSB:
[url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/665548][img]http://www.supermotors.net/ge...
(Posted in: TSBs & FSAs (Recalls) for '83-96 Broncos & F150s)

TSB96-13-07HVACCable.JPG
11621 hits | 63.29 KB | Posted: 8/22/08
TSB 96-13-7 AIR CONDITIONING/HEATER - LOW OR NO HEAT/AIR CONDITIONING - HIGH EFFORT TO TURN TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB - POOR TEMPERATURE MODULATION - LOW OR NO HEAT/COOLING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/27/95
Publication Date: JUNE 17, 1996

LIGHT TRUC...
(Posted in: TSBs & FSAs (Recalls) for '83-96 Broncos & F150s)

BattTerms.jpg
100 hits | 99.95 KB | Posted: 4/5/24
This owner was about to buy a new battery because the truck would barely start, and the battery wasn't holding a charge. After replacing the terminals while charging the battery, the tester shows it's still good, and everything in the truck works bet...
(Posted in: Solder-On Battery Terminals)

BatTerms96F150-50L.jpg
112 hits | 78.36 KB | Posted: 4/5/24
These setscrew pigtail terminals aren't the worst, but they're still not as good as soldered terminals.
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(Posted in: Solder-On Battery Terminals)

ZipGrip.jpg
106 hits | 66.24 KB | Posted: 4/5/24
Uuummmm...

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No.
(Posted in: Solder-On Battery Terminals)

BM1Bolt.jpg
375 hits | 117.5 KB | Posted: 2/5/22
Front Body Mount (Core Support) Bolt
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The front bolts are M12x1.75 100mm FULLY THREADED w/15mm head & small integral washer.
The 6 identical bolts are 7/16"x14(...
(Posted in: Body Mounts)

89BXLT-bodymt4.jpg
70 hits | 87.16 KB | Posted: 3/28/24
Even fully-assembled, it's easy to put these vise-grips on the upper core support shell so that the bolt can be unscrewed from it.
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(Posted in: Body Mounts)

93F250CoreSpt.jpg
79 hits | 63.22 KB | Posted: 3/28/24
After removing the nut from the top (core support mount ONLY), remove the bolt from below.
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[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/194329][img]https://www.s...
(Posted in: Body Mounts)

FramePatch87B.jpg
119 hits | 80.11 KB | Posted: 3/28/24
Body Mount Frame Repair
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This frame had rusted away so badly that common frame-savers weren't big enough. I had to get custom patches made locally to weld in. Fortunately, it's not very difficult to separate the b...
(Posted in: Body Mounts)

TGHandle.jpg
78 hits | 77.11 KB | Posted: 4/5/24
Tailgate Handle Improvements
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The chromed pot-metal handle presses the center mechanism's levers down to pull the operating rods & release the latches. But as the bellcranks rotate, they angle outward, which ca...
(Posted in: First Fixes)

SpacerWh93-85-125x4.jpg
218 hits | 52.9 KB | Posted: 1/21/22
5 Wheel Spacers
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5-on-5.5" lug pattern, 1.25" thick, with 20x 1/2"-20tpi cone-seat lug nuts
Actual dimensions: 12.2 lbs 7x7x6.25"
(Posted in: Spare Parts)

FogLight_L.jpg
1255 hits | 64.69 KB | Posted: 1/1/18
'93-95 Lightning Fog Lights
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A - Relay
B - Lamps
C - MAP (IDK why it's shown in this diagram - maybe just to indicate that the fog light wiring is in the engine bay harness)
D - Headlight Switch
E - Fog Light Swit...
(Posted in: Diagrams)

TGHarness86.JPG
4594 hits | 45.47 KB | Posted: 9/21/08
SOLD Tailgate Harness fits '78~86 with or w/o defrost.



To add a simple self-diagnostic capability, wire a 12V la...
(Posted in: Tailgate Tech)

TGHarness95.jpg
6848 hits | 45.32 KB | Posted: 5/17/07
Tailgate Wiring Harness from a '95 Bronco with defrost.



The round white connector was introduced for the frame c...
(Posted in: Tailgate Tech)

SiliconeVacLines.jpg
2447 hits | 92.32 KB | Posted: 1/26/22
Silicone Vacuum Lines on an '89 5.0L with the '96-up plastic vacuum reservoir
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These are 3mmIDx8~9mmOD in the factory colors (black, red, yellow, green, pink, white)...
(Posted in: General Purpose Pics)

TailgateLockParts.JPG
3185 hits | 38.01 KB | Posted: 7/7/06
Link Hardware for '78-96 Bronco tailgate lock cylinder to window switch plate

The parts might be shown OUT of factory order.

For new lock cylinder, check:
https://www.npdlink.com/product/lock-cylinder-and-keys-tailgate/207568/80870
For used, see th...
(Posted in: Spare Parts)

TGRegulator.JPG
2402 hits | 60.58 KB | Posted: 5/17/07
Tailgate Window Regulator (FOTZ-9844000-A) with motor (E9TZ-98233V94-ARM)
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Fits '78-96

Actual dimensions w/motor: 11.5 lbs 24x16x3"
Actual dimensions w/o motor: 8.5 lbs 24x16x1.5"

For everything you n...
(Posted in: Spare Parts)

TGharness.JPG
1657 hits | 136.28 KB | Posted: 3/21/11
'92-96 Bronco Tailgate Harness w/defrost I have 9 of these as of Sep21.
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(Posted in: Spare Parts)

TGlocksBLEM.jpg
359 hits | 75.7 KB | Posted: 1/21/22
Blemished '78-96 Bronco Tailgate Lock Cylinders work perfectly and include at least one new key each
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(Posted in: Spare Parts)

WheelRunout.JPG
3853 hits | 18.15 KB | Posted: 10/24/10
Wheel & Tire Runout Measurements
(Posted in: Diagrams)

MaintSched92.JPG
19039 hits | 140.51 KB | Posted: 10/26/10
1992 Gasoline Light Truck Maintenance Schedule (essentially the same as all '88-96 F150s & Broncos, and some others)
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[url=http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/96bromg1e.pdf]'96 Bronc...
(Posted in: Diagrams)

TPS-Graph.jpg
2862 hits | 44.24 KB | Posted: 5/16/20
Throttle Position Sensor/Signal Response Graph
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This voltage is measured with the TPS connected normally, the key in RUN, the black meter probe on the SIG RTN wire (Bk/Wh or Gy/R), the VREF wire (Br/Wh) at 5VDC, ...
(Posted in: Diagrams)

FDM.jpg
58507 hits | 54.36 KB | Posted: 1/20/06
FDM & Fuel Pressure
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Maximum fuel pressure is obtainable at WOT or the vacuum hose removed from the fuel pressure regulator.

The FDM connector shown is for '94-96; '90-93 use the older connector (WPT454) that moun...
(Posted in: '90-96 Fuel Pump System)

FuelLineFittings.jpg
10451 hits | 39.56 KB | Posted: 1/20/06
Fuel Line Fittings
The large scissor tool works best on garter springs; the small scissor works best on quick-disconnects. The only approved lubricant for fuel system O-rings is clean motor oil.

DO NOT USE SILICONE GREASE on any part of the fuel sys...
(Posted in: '90-96 Fuel Pump System)

BypassHose.jpg
273 hits | 81.21 KB | Posted: 4/8/22
Just before making a quick trip from Memphis to Gainesville, FL, I noticed a small coolant leak, but I didn't have time to pinpoint the source before leaving. It was slightly low when I arrived in FL, but still not bad enough to worry with. On the wa...
(Posted in: Initial Repairs)

TowEyeBrackets92-96.JPG
3086 hits | 64.56 KB | Posted: 3/30/11
SOLD Painted Towing Eye Brackets for '92-96 4WD F-series & Bronco to mount '97-07 Ford truck towing eyes
[url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/780463][/url...
(Posted in: '92-96 Towing Eyes)

TowEyes95o.jpg
228 hits | 104.41 KB | Posted: 2/8/22
They're very subtle, but very functional; both as front recovery points, and also as steps. These brackets do NOT have light tabs above the bumper, but those would be easy to add.
(Posted in: '92-96 Towing Eyes)

BumperFTab1.jpg
258 hits | 65.33 KB | Posted: 2/8/22
These tabs aren't as badly-twisted as most, but they're not straight.


(Posted in: '92-96 Towing Eyes)

BodyCentering.jpg
311 hits | 91.43 KB | Posted: 2/5/22
Body Centering
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When the rubber mounts collapse, they allow the body to slide on the frame, causing various alignment issues & interference (often observed in the fan shroud, bumpers, fuel filler hose, manual shif...
(Posted in: Body Mounts)

TPMS23.jpg
96 hits | 113.94 KB | Posted: 2/26/24
Like my other trucks, I added TPMS to this one. It has already been useful & worthwhile several times.
(Posted in: Mine again)

3G.jpg
1078 hits | 63.72 KB | Posted: 11/1/21
'94-967 F-series/'93-96 Bronco 3G Wiring (2G similar)

. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/m...
(Posted in: Diagrams)

Tilting.jpg
84 hits | 82.96 KB | Posted: 3/28/24
Body Mount Access
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In most cases, the easiest way to change the body mounts is to remove the bolts along one frame rail, loosen the others, and then lift one side to swap its upper isolators & shells. Then repl...
(Posted in: Body Mounts)

95BEBcorespt3.jpg
93 hits | 54.6 KB | Posted: 3/28/24
Before lifting or tilting a Bronco body, remember to unattach the filler neck by removing these 3 screws, and sliding off the outermost hose clamp under the body.
(Posted in: Body Mounts)

IgnitionRodTilt.JPG
4416 hits | 82.91 KB | Posted: 7/10/03
This is the ignition pushrod in '92-96 tilt columns. It's the plastic gear rack. The L section of the colulmn is upside-down. I didn't have time to disassmble it any further.

See also:
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1172172][img]...
(Posted in: General Purpose Pics)

LatchClean.jpg
69 hits | 43.55 KB | Posted: 3/26/24
Tailgate (or Door) Latch Cleaning
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Latches that have not been properly maintained may need deep cleaning to restore proper operation. Soak in solvent (naphtha, kerosene, or deodorized mineral spirits - NOT gas ...
(Posted in: Tailgate Tech)