- Seller: Nathan H (Contact)
- Location: Fort Worth
- Mileage: 236600 Shown
- Chassis #: 1FMEU15H3PLA57974
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 5.8L (351W)
- Transmission: E4OD Automatic
With an Escape-based Bronco Sport and a retro-themed Bronco out on dealer lots, how long will it be until Ford releases a “big” Bronco based on the F-150? After all, it was a fairly successful model from 1978 to 1996, so there could be some money to be made, especially considering that such a truck would certainly sell in the $80,000 range or thereabouts. If you want to save 90 percent of the money and you don’t mind some sunburned Texas paint, this 1993 Bronco XLT might be the right choice for your next hobby vehicle. It’s based in Fort Worth and is being offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive for $8,800 or best offer.
The top-of-the-line V8 in 1993 Broncos was the 351 Windsor, which produced 200 horsepower. At some point, this Bronco got a new engine, so it has 236,000 miles on the odometer and about 170,000 miles on the 351. The transmission is an E4OD four-speed automatic, and according to the brochure, 351-powered Broncos with 3.55:1 gears could tow up to 7,100 pounds, so it wasn’t a lightweight. An added bonus: the air conditioning and heater work perfectly.
The seller tells us that he picked up the Ford a couple years ago from someone who “rescued it” from a barn in 2021 where it had sat for ten years. He has been driving it daily and had hopes of eventually restoring it as a father/sons project, but his need for a larger commuter for his growing family has precluded that plan.
As a Texas truck, you might not be surprised by the lack of significant rust underneath, but you may be pleased by the amount of maintenance the truck has received from its current and former owners (this undercarriage picture was taken before a new exhaust system was installed). Here’s a list:
MAINTENANCE UNDER PREVIOUS OWNER, 2021-2023
HVAC maintenance, including vacuum hoses, heater core, AC charge
Engine sensors including Motorcraft TPS and IAC
Rear window and motor and arms
Rear window and tailgate seals and weatherstripping all around
Black carpet, Kilmat
Steering column
Headlight switch
Turn signal switch
Brake pedal switch
Ignition switch
Fuel pump / sending unit, FPR, fuel tank dropped and cleaned
Driveshaft replacement
Two-inch lift with new suspension components
33″ BFG All Terrains KO2
Chevy Tahoe Rear Seat: Gray Leather and custom mounting bracket
MAINTENANCE UNDER CURRENT OWNER, MAY 2023 TO PRESENT
New battery
New PGMR style starter
New Motorcraft starter solenoid
Replaced transmission mount
Front brake pads, November 2023
New Master Cylinder & Brake Fluid, February 2025
Rear wheel cylinders, rear brakes rebuilt, and brake lines
Motorcraft fuel filter
Rear pinion seal
Oil Changes every 3,000 miles with Motorcraft 10W-40 and filter
Greased Chassis, Driveshaft, Slip Spline
Rear differential fluid change
New Fuel Lines incl. easy quick disconnects from JBG
New Fuel Sending Unit (hanger, not including pump) from LMR
Transmission fluid (Mercon V), Motorcraft filter, Lubelocker gasket, stay put clip
PCV valve
EVR solenoid
Charcoal Canister & PVR / EVAP solenoid
Motorcraft MAP sensor
Repaired OEM ECM
Motorcraft idler pulley & Gates serpentine belt
Dash rear window switch
OEM cold air intake from 4.9L / 7.5L
Rear lug nuts
Rear interior panels
Cruise control deactivation recall done Feb 2024
New fuel lines from JBG
Dash pad (with a very small nick)
OEM radio
PSOM update to CAL 864
Tailgate/door strike bushings
Newer style dome light
HD vacuum reservoir
Exhaust – Magnaflow cat, 3″ pipe, Flowmaster 50 Delta Flow
The Bronco even comes with a Marti Report showing that it’s one of only 804 with this attractive Emerald Green Metallic and Medium Mocha Cloth interior combination. The seller has included dozens of pictures, and although this truck will need some cosmetic attention someday, it is a fun and useful driver now. Broncos from the ’90s can only appreciate at this point, so this might not be a bad way to pick one up before the craziness hits.
Lots of work done, must of been a mess before all that. Still very nice, maybe no need for the lift.
Some nice factory HD options. 3.55 gear, pretty swift Bronco I bet 🐎 Agree w you Mark. I’d leave it stock w 31′ rubber.
What’s up with the alligator skin upholstery? Must have been added later
most definitely added later, two owners ago :) someone got creative!
They HAVE a big Bronco. Bigger than the Sport. Properly engineered to be an SUV with access to the rear seat.
I had 2 of these 150 Broncos. They were ok once you sorted them all out. The back seat was a bouncy affair. Right over the springs. Short wheelbase made them porpoise. I agree the lift isn’t helping this thing handle.
That said, this appears to be a nicely sorted example.
It’s okay. It does have a Chevy rear seat. Someone did say that the Ford rear seat was terrible so maybe that’s why they changed it out for the other one. I personally own a 1994 Chevy Blazer. I’m the original owner from GM, it’s 31 years young with 169,000. I have thought of selling it for my wife thinks it’s a real piece of work. I have maintained it since owning it and a person could drive it all the way a cross the country if they didn’t mind paying for the fuel. Thanks for listening.
Thank y’all for the kind words, and BIG thank you BarnFinds for finding a great home for “Ole Greenie”! she will be missed for sure.
The GM rear seat came from a 3rd row Tahoe / Suburban GMT800 platform, installed by previous owner… ideal for kids and car seats because it keeps the shoulder strap for the seat belt when the top is removed.
regarding the lift, its as big as I would ever want to go and had even debated bring it back to stock height with 31″s + Factory Alcoas if I were to restore her.. the stance was great tho and she rode well with new suspension components!