1983 Ford Bronco Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1983 Ford Bronco sport utility in three trims, with three engines from 4.9 to 5.8 litres: naturally aspirated inline-six and naturally aspirated V8. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
Only 4 owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 1983 Bronco.
Engines covered
- 5.8L V8 (351 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.0L V8 (302 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.9L inline-six (300 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Custom
- XLS
- XLT Lariat
THE MANUFACTURER SUSPECTS THAT THE HARDWARE THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT TRACKS (THE STRIPS THAT THE SEAT SLIDES ON) TO THE FLOOR MAY BECOME LOOSE OR MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE SEAT IN PLACE D
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
NOISE- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FRONT FRAME OR SUSPENSION BRACKETS- FRAME- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FASTENER REPLACEMENT. *JD
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
UNKNOWN
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD WI
Showing the 2 most serious of 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
