Bronco Vin Information.
We will deal with the Early Bronco VIN numbers first.
The early Ford Bronco (1966 -1977) used the old 11 digit system. The Bronco did not have the year as a digit in the VIN number. You would have to look at the build no. and from there you could find out the year the rig was built.
Ford, GM and Chrysler each used a different system. You can understand why the Feds later made every car manufacture go to the 17 digit system.
VIN location.
Location #1 - Your glove box door. It will be stamped (along with other info) on a metal tag that's riveted to the inside face of your glove box door. Since it's very easy to remove the door, this is often lost or even swapped with another truck. A smart inspector will look for the more permanent locations.
Location #2 - On later models the VIN is on a laminated paper tag adhered to the driver's side door post. (not the door itself, but the jamb)
Location #3 - Stamped into the top of the frame, on the passenger's side, right below the firewall. You can see it from the engine bay, but it can be hard. You'll probably need to wire brush off years of grime and/or rust to see it. Rubbing some chalk on the area helps too.
Location #4 - On early years (66-67) the VIN is on the driver's side kick panel.
VIN Number Example: U15GL732000
Series Engine Plant Build Month
U15 G L 732000
Assembly Plant
L Michigan Truck
240 cid, 6cy
170 cid, 6cyl
200 cid, 6cyl 1973-1977
289 cid, 8cyl
302 cid, 8cyl 1968-1977
Engine Code
A
F
T
N
G
Series
U13
U14
U15
U13
U13
U14
U14
U15
U15
Body
Roadster 1966-67
Half Cab 1966-67
Wagon 1966-67
96 U-100 Roadster
96 HD Package
97 U-100 Half Cab
97 HD Package
98 U-100 Wagon
98 HD Package
Build Code #
732000 - A13999
A00000 - A171999
C42000 - D81999
D82000 - F63999
G30000 - J69999
J70000 - M29999
M40000 - P69999
Q00000 - S39999
S60000 - U99999
V20000 - X79999
A00000 - D24999
-Y49999
Build Months
From
August 1965
September 1966
November 1967
August 1968
August 1969
July 1970
August 1971
August 1972
August 1973
August 1974
August 1975
August 1976
Build Years
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
Build Months
To
August 1966
August 1967
August 1968
August 1969
August 1970
August 1971
July 1972
July 1973
July 1974
August 1975
August 1976
August 1977
