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Ford Bronco III 5.8 V8 (156 hp) AWD

Gasoline engine with 156 hp (115 kW), built 1980–1986, SUV body, all-wheel drive (4x4). The Ford Bronco III has 1 more powerful gasoline version.

Power156 hp (115 kW)

FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	5.8 V8 (156 hp) AWD
Engine code	351M
Displacement	5.8 L (5,766 cm³)
Cylinders	8
Cylinder layout	V-engine
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder	2
Fuel system	Carburetor
Compression ratio	8-3
Bore	101.6 mm
Stroke	88.9 mm

Performance

Power	156 hp (115 kW) @ 4000 rpm

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Gasoline
City	13 mpg (18.1 l/100 km)
Highway	15 mpg (15.7 l/100 km)
Fuel tank	25.1 gal (95 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body style	SUV
Doors	5
Length	177.6 in (4,511 mm)
Width	78.0 in (1,980 mm)
Height	73.2 in (1,859 mm)
Gross vehicle weight	4,740 lb (2,150 kg)
Drag coefficient	0.65

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	All-wheel drive (4x4)
Gears	4
Tires	215/75 R15
Wheels	R15

What to check on a Ford Bronco with this engine

On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
All-wheel drive needs fresh fluid in the differentials and the coupling: ask for the service records.
Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Ford Bronco III engines

Engine	Fuel	Power	Combined
4.2 V8 (119 hp) AWD	Gasoline	119 hp (88 kW)
4.2 V8 (119 hp) AWD Automatic	Gasoline	119 hp (88 kW)
4.9 (122 hp) AWD	Gasoline	122 hp (90 kW)
4.9 (122 hp) AWD Automatic	Gasoline	122 hp (90 kW)
5.0 V8 (152 hp) AWD	Gasoline	152 hp (112 kW)
5.0 V8 (152 hp) AWD Automatic	Gasoline	152 hp (112 kW)
5.8 V8 (156 hp) AWD Automatic	Gasoline	156 hp (115 kW)
5.8 V8 (213 hp) AWD Automatic	Gasoline	213 hp (157 kW)

← All Ford Bronco III engines

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