The service and repair manual for the 1989 Ford Bronco — 5.8L V8 and 5.0L V8 and 4.9L I6 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.8L V8 — 351 cu in, OHV 5.0L V8 — OHV 4.9L I6 — 300 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 2-Door · XLT Sport Utility 2-Door · Custom Sport Utility 2-Door |
| Other 1989 Bronco variants | Bronco II → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 118 complaints · 31 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Bronco manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 63
- Engine Performance 673
- Accessories & Equipment 130
- General Information 1,456
- Body & Frame 29
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 248
- Brakes 148
- Maintenance 128
- Drivelines & Axles 114
- Steering 118
- Electrical 175
- Suspension 46
- Engine Mechanical 120
- Transmission 256
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Bronco
- Equipment — other › labels · 89V220000Tire reserve load label may not have been installed.
Owners have filed 118 complaints and Ford has issued 31 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Bronco. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Bronco manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Bronco?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 5.8L V8 and 5.0L V8 and 4.9L I6 across the Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 2-Door, XLT Sport Utility 2-Door, Custom Sport Utility 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1989 Bronco problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 Bronco, covering equipment. 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 1989 Bronco wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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.
RelatedOther Bronco years and 1989 Ford models
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