The service and repair manual for the 1986 Ford Bronco II — 2.9L V6 and 2.3L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.9L V6 — OHV 2.3L I4 — OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 2-Door · XLT Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door |
| Other 1986 Bronco II variants | Bronco → |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 40 complaints · 18 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Bronco II manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 63
- Engine Performance 706
- Accessories & Equipment 147
- General Information 1,456
- Body & Frame 36
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 181
- Brakes 73
- Maintenance 136
- Drivelines & Axles 118
- Steering 120
- Electrical 157
- Suspension 82
- Engine Mechanical 112
- Transmission 141
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Bronco II
- Electrical System — wiring › front underhood · 85V116000The electronic engine control wiring harness insulation may be damaged due to copper spikes produced during the welding of its wires. this creates a potential for a short circ.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 85V130000Nylon fuel lines on the fuel return side of the fuel pressure regulator assembly may crack.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 87V139000Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
- Seats · 88V145000Wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs.
Owners have filed 40 complaints and Ford has issued 18 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Bronco II. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Bronco II manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Bronco II?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.9L V6 and 2.3L I4 across the Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 2-Door, XLT Sport Utility 2-Door, Base Sport Utility 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1986 Bronco II problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Bronco II, covering electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, seats. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1986 Bronco II wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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