For Sale: 1989 Ford Bronco in Bradenton, Florida

1989 Ford Bronco XLT 4x4 �€" 302 V8 Crate Motor, Fresh Paint, Low Miles Why This Car Is Special The fourth-generation Ford Bronco ran from 1980 through 1991, sharing its platform with the F-150 and earning a reputation as one of the most capable full-size off-road SUVs of its era. By 1989, Ford had refined the Bronco into a truck that could genuinely do it all �€" haul, tow, go off-road, and still serve as a comfortable daily driver. The XLT trim placed it at the upper end of the Bronco lineup, adding creature comforts that base models skipped. Production numbers for the fourth-generation Bronco were never enormous, and finding one today in this condition �€" with fresh paint, a crate motor install, a clean undercarriage, and low mileage �€" is genuinely uncommon. What makes this particular 1989 Ford Bronco XLT worth paying attention to is the combination of mechanical investment and overall presentation. In 2020, the original engine was replaced with a Ford 302 V8 crate motor, which means you are driving a known-quantity rebuild rather than gambling on a worn-out original. All engine accessories have been replaced or refreshed within the last five years. The exterior received a fresh coat of Viper Red paint. The wheels and tires are approximately three years old. This is not a Bronco that has been sitting �€" it is one that has been actively maintained and updated by someone who cared about the outcome. The 302 cubic inch V8, also known as the 5.0-liter, is one of Ford's most proven small-block engines. It powered everything from Mustangs to full-size trucks across multiple decades and has an enormous aftermarket support base. A crate version installed in 2020 means the internal components are fresh, the tolerances are correct, and you are not inheriting the wear history of a 35-year-old original block. Paired with the AOD four-speed automatic transmission, this Bronco drives with a composure that matches its clean appearance. Features List - 5.0L 302 V8 crate motor installed 2020 - AOD four-speed automatic transmission - Shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive - XLT trim package - Power windows �€" fully redone and operational - Power door locks �€" fully redone and operational - Functioning rear window - Ice cold air conditioning - All engine accessories new or replaced within the last five years - Fresh Viper Red exterior paint - Wheels and tires approximately three years old - Wood grain dash trim - Chrome front and rear bumpers - Rear spare tire mount with Ford Bronco branded cover - Trailer hitch - Clean undercarriage - Low mileage Mechanical The heart of this 1989 Ford Bronco XLT is the 5.0-liter 302 V8 crate motor installed in 2020. This was not a junkyard swap �€" a crate motor comes assembled to factory spec with new internal components, giving you a clean starting point rather than an unknown rebuild. Every major accessory on the engine has been replaced or refreshed within the last five years, which covers the components most likely to cause headaches on a vehicle this age: belts, hoses, cooling system parts, and related hardware. The AOD four-speed automatic transmission is the correct pairing for this engine in this application. Ford used the AOD extensively throughout the 1980s in both cars and trucks, and it is a well-understood unit with solid parts availability. The 4-wheel drive system is intact and operational, which is one of the first things buyers ask about on any Bronco. The undercarriage has been inspected and is clean �€" no rot, no patch work, no surprises hiding underneath. For a 36-year-old truck from any part of the country, a clean frame and undercarriage is not a given, and it is one of the details that separates a usable classic from a project. The air conditioning blows cold, which matters in Florida and matters to resale value everywhere else. Interior The interior of this 1989 Ford Bronco XLT is finished in red and tan vinyl, which suits the XLT trim level and holds up better over time