1978 Ford Bronco

XLT SUV

400M

Automatic

U15SICC9601

Clear

Gasoline

For sale is a 1978 Ford Bronco XLT in good condition. It has the very powerful 400M ci v8 with an automatic transmission. It runs very well, idles smooth, and is extremely reliable. The engine has been well maintained and is complete with all required factory emissions equipment. It always passes smog tests easily. I have personally driven it to Big Bear, to the desert, and throughout Los Angeles in the last couple years - not a single issue. The new tires/wheels, shock absorbers, and alignment make this bronco feel almost like new. The title is clear and in my name. It is currently registered and insured in California. This 400M engine block was based on the famous ford 351 Cleveland motor - but in order to comply with the federal emissions of the day Ford de-tuned it slightly to burn clean. It was recently painted by MAACO using the factory color scheme for this vehicle. I have not seen any rust on this vehicle after looking thoroughly at its body and chassis. As shown in the pictures the vehicle has been well taken care of. This is a fun vehicle to drive. This bronco has some interesting options. It was ordered with no rear seat - which is great for carrying cargo - almost like having a van. Of course, a rear seat could be installed if so desired. Also, it came from the factory with dual front shocks on the left and right side of vehicle, see pictures. It has Air Conditioning all hooked up - but currently not charged. The heater works well, as does all other electrical items and gages. The interior is complete and all original. The front seats have a few minor tears but should not need to be re-upholstered unless showcar quality is desired. The original carpeting is worn but not torn. The center console is in great condition. The Bronco can be picked up either in Thousand Oaks or in San Juan Capistrano, California. Recent work done includes the following: Brand New BF Goodrich All Terrain's - 31.5 x 10.5 x 15 Brand New Wheels All new factory shocks (4 in the front, 2 in the rear) The rear glass opens and closes perfectly. New rear glass rail and weatherstripping was installed by a professional. New Class 5 hitch and 5 pin wiring harness The 1978-79 Broncos were the last with the solid front axle making them ideal for off-road driving. I included some additional reference information regarding the Bronco below: Overview Production 1978–1979 Body and chassis Body style Full-size SUV Powertrain Engine 351 cu in (5.75 L) 351M V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) 400M V8 Transmission 4-speed Borg-Warner T-18 manual 4-speed New Process NP435 manual 3-speed C6 automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 104 in (2,642 mm) The redesign of the Bronco in 1978 was based on a shortened full sized F-100 pickup.[8] It had a removable top and forward folding rear bench seat, similar to the competing Blazer.[9] It shared many chassis, drivetrain, and body components. The entire front clip is indistinguishable from their full size trucks for those years. In 1978 Broncos were equipped with round headlights, with the exception of the Ranger XLT trim model. In 1979 all Broncos were standard with square sealed beam headlights. Ford started the redesign in 1972, codenamed Project Short-Horn, but introduction was delayed by concerns over the mid-1970s fuel crisis.[9] The base engine was a 351 cu in (5.75 L), with an optional 400 cu in (6.6 L). A Ford 9" rear axle and a Dana 44 front axle were standard, with leaf spring rear suspension and coil sprung, laterally stabilized front. The 1978 and 1979 Broncos featured an option for either full-time four-wheel drive utilizing the New Process 203 chain driven transfer case or, more commonly, part-time four-wheel drive with the New Process 205 gear driven transfer case. The 1978 and 1979 Broncos also merged the rear glass hatch and tailgate of its predecessor into a single unit that allowed the rear glass panel to retract completely into the tailgate by use of an electric motor controlled by a key-operated switch on the tailgate's outside or a dash-mounted control switch. This did cause problems for some customers, as the weight of the glass panel often overheated the motor, sometimes subjecting it to failure. Customers also complained that the retractable glass panel allowed water to get inside and caused the tailgate to rust prematurely from the bottom up. Nonetheless, this design prevailed until the Bronco's end in 1996. On Mar-05-14 at 13:32:04 PST, seller added the following information: A few additional things I'd like to mention. The Bronco has a dual exhaust system that includes parallel catalytic converters. This may or may not be original - it was done many years ago - and no one seems to be sure if it came from the factory like this. Accordingly, one or both mufflers will likely need to be replaced after several thousand miles as their appears to be a pinhole leak in one or both of them. Another unique factory ordered item on this bronco is the camper shell side sliding glass. Most broncos you will see do not have this option. Its actually very convenient to be able to open those side windows while driving to get more fresh air.