Trim Report

Ford Bronco First Edition1996

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$3,504
$4K–$100K
27 listings171,296 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

1996 Ford Bronco First Edition Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Bronco First Edition

Location data for all 1996 Ford Bronco trims combined

37States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (15%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

Ford Bronco Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1996 Ford Bronco trims

High Concern

With 0 recalls and 107 complaints, the 1996 Ford Bronco rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
107
Complaints
9
Crashes
24
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1996 Ford Bronco's biggest weak point? VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. It leads 107 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Vehicle Speed Control18
02Service Brakes, Hydraulic16
03Visibility13
04Electrical System8
05Tires6
107 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Bronco Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1996 Ford Bronco trims

12–14mpg combined
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11-13city
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15-16hwy
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$3,150-$3,650/yr

Fuel economy for the 1996 Ford Bronco ranges from 12 to 14 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Bronco 4WD - Manual 5-spd
14mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
13 city16 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Automatic 4-spd
13mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
11 city16 hwy~$3,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Automatic 4-spd
12mpg
5.8L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
11 city15 hwy~$3,650/yr-1/10 Poor

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

First Edition Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1996 Ford Bronco First Edition

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

The First Edition occupies a distinct position in the Ford Bronco range. See how it stacks up on the 1996 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1996 Ford Bronco First Edition?

Budget for standard First Edition maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

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

For the First Edition, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Bronco buyer's guide.

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