Trim Report

Ford Bronco First Edition1989

Includes:BRON|First Edition
$37,590
Starting From
105
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 105 active dealer listings as of

Min $37,590
Max $77,963
From $37,590
Fresh

First Edition Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$6,995
$7K–$55K
7 listings60,714 avg miles
Badlands
From$26,495
8,039 listings|$26K–$350K
Big Bend
From$14,950
11,531 listings|$15K–$90K
Black Diamond
From$26,000
461 listings|$26K–$289K
Custom
From$4,795
1 listings|$5K–$5K
Eddie Bauer
From$6,995
13 listings|$7K–$100K
Everglades
From$37,500
77 listings|$38K–$53K
First Edition
From$37,590
105 listings|$38K–$78K
Heritage Edition
From$34,700
2,175 listings|$35K–$109K
Outer Banks
From$25,900
8,257 listings|$26K–$153K
Raptor
From$56,799
2,952 listings|$57K–$188K
Stroppe Edition
From$60,992
380 listings|$61K–$96K
Wildtrak
From$28,000
1,191 listings|$28K–$130K
XLT
From$6,795
22 listings|$7K–$95K

1989 Ford Bronco First Edition Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Bronco First Edition

Location data for all 1989 Ford Bronco trims combined

37States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Ford Bronco Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1989 Ford Bronco trims

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 109 complaints, the 1989 Ford Bronco rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
109
Complaints
2
Crashes
19
Fires
Recall Findings
89V2200001989-21-11
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.

VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1989 Ford Bronco's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 109 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System31
02Engine And Engine Cooling16
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
04Fuel System, Gasoline8
05Steering6
109 total across 1 model years (1989–1989)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Bronco Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1989 Ford Bronco trims

11–18mpg combined
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10-16city
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12-21hwy
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$2,450-$4,000/yr

Fuel economy for the 1989 Ford Bronco ranges from 11 to 18 MPG combined across 14 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Bronco II 2WD - Manual 5-spd
18mpg
2.9L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city21 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco II 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
17mpg
2.9L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city20 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco II 4WD - Manual 5-spd
17mpg
2.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city20 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco II 4WD - Automatic 4-spd
16mpg
2.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city19 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Manual 5-spd
15mpg
4.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
14 city17 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Automatic 4-spd
14mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
12 city16 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Manual 4-spd
14mpg
4.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
13 city15 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Automatic 3-spd
13mpg
4.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
12 city14 hwy~$3,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Manual 5-spd
13mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
11 city14 hwy~$3,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Automatic 3-spd
12mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
11 city12 hwy~$3,650/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Manual 4-spd
12mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
11 city13 hwy~$3,650/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Automatic 3-spd
11mpg
5.8L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
10 city12 hwy~$4,000/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1989 Ford Bronco First Edition FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the First Edition compare to other Ford Bronco trims?

with 105 listings tracked, the First Edition sits in a specific spot in the 1989 Ford Bronco lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1989 Ford Bronco page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1989 Ford Bronco First Edition?

The First Edition shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Bronco trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for electrical system issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 1989 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Ford Bronco First Edition?

The best model year for the Ford Bronco First Edition comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Ford Bronco overview.

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