Today, the word “trim” usually refers to a vehicle level with different powertrain, electronic, and cosmetic options. Back in the Bronco’s first generation, the word was used more literally. For the most part, it referred to the exterior and interior finishings (or trim). These differences were largely visual and didn’t impact performance.

While many owners choose to customize the style of their Ford Bronco, others prefer to keep it as original as possible. Following this trim guide will help you determine which trim features your Bronco had from the factory. The result should be a more faithful restoration.

There were no trim packages for the first model year, only the regular base Bronco.

1966 Ford Bronco Options

Feature	Bronco Base
Exterior
Weatherproof Roof and Windshield Seals	S
Dual Windshield Wipers	S
Windshield Washers	S
Turn Signals	S
Left Hand Outside Mirror	S
Right Hand Mirror (Painted for Roadster, Chrome for Models w/ Doors)	O
Front Overload Air Springs	O
Trailer Hitch	O
Front Mounted Winch	O
Front Tow Hooks (2)	O
Locking Gas Cap	O
Cab Doors (w/o Glass or Frames for Roadster)	O
Front & Rear Chrome Bumpers	O
Front Chrome Bumper Guards (w/ Chrome Bumpers Only)	O
Skid Plates (Under Fuel Tank and Transfer Case)	O
Inside Tailgate Mounted Spare Tire Carrier (Incl. w/ Rear Seat Option)	O
Chrome Wheel Covers (15-Inch Wheels Only)	O
High Flotation Tires	O
Interior
Front Seat Belts	S
Padded Dash	S
Vinyl Covered Rubber Floor Mat	S
Tachometer	O
Door Storage Compartment	O
Fire Extinguisher	O
Map Light	O
Tool Kit	O
Left Hand & Right Hand Armrests (w/ Doors Only)	O
Cigarette Lighter	O
Horn Ring	O
Radio and Antenna	O
Left Hand or Left Hand & Right Hand Bucket Seats	O
Bench Type Rear Seat	O
Rear Seatbelts	O
Padded Left Hand & Right Hand Sun Visors	O
Fresh Air Heater & Defroster	O

Sport Package

Introduced in 1967, the Sport Package upped the Bronco style ante. Exterior highlights included an argent-painted grille with red Ford logo, bright trim surrounding the grille, headlamps and windows, plus bright-toned hubcaps, bumpers, taillamp bezels and drip rail molding (on certain years). The bold exterior look was capped off with an exclusive Sport Bronco emblem on the fenders. On the inside, the Sport Package featured stylish extras like a chrome horn ring, pleated door panels with bright moldings and parchment floor mat.

1967 Ford Bronco Trim Packages

Features marked “S” were standard, while those with an “O” could be selected as options for an extra cost.

Explorer Package

1972 saw the introduction of the Explorer Package, which offered a more budget-conscious alternative to the Sport and Ranger options. While it wasn’t its own trim level so to speak, it provided unique colors and interior upholstery, and included select features from the other two packages.

It came in Grabber Blue or Burnt Orange, with matching “random stripe” pattern cloth seats. It also featured an “Explorer” badge on the glovebox plus a unique “Explorer” spare tire cover. 1975 was the last model year that the Explorer Special package was available on the first-gen Bronco.

The Bronco Explorer is very rare since it was only released in the springtime as a way to sell more trucks. With only cosmetic features to differentiate it, it can be difficult to tell if one is authentic today at first glance. Looking at the unique cloth pattern in the seats is a better way to authenticate one. Some owners choose to dress up their base Broncos as Explorers.

1973-1976 Ford Bronco Trim Packages

Feature	Sport	Ranger
Exterior
Dual Windshield Wipers	S	S
Windshield Washers	S	S
Left Hand Outside Mirror	S	S
Argent Painted Grill With Bright Aluminum Trim Surround and FORD letters	S	S
Hood and Lower Bodyside Tape Stripes, White Stripes with Orange Accent	—	S
Chrome Headlight Rings	S	S
Bright Metal Windshield and Window Trim	S	S
Chrome Taillight Bezels	S	S
Chrome Tailgate Release Handle	S	S
Front & Rear Chrome Bumpers	S	S
Front Chrome Bumper Guards (w/ Chrome Bumpers Only)	S	S
“Sport Bronco” Emblem	S	—
Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier	O	S
Spare Tire Cover, White Vinyl with Orange Accents	—	S
Bright Metal Wheel Covers (15-Inch Wheels Only)	S	S
Interior
Pleated Parchment Vinyl Front Seat	S	—
Cloth and Vinyl Seat Trim in Ginger, Blue, or Avocado	—	S
Hardboard Headlining with Bright Metal Retainer Moldings (Wagon Models)	S	S
Parchment Vinyl Simulated Carpet Front Floor Mat with Bright Metal Retainers	S	—
Color Keyed Full Carpeting (Including Tailgate and Wheel Housings)	—	S
Rear Floor Mat (with Optional Rear Seat)	S	S
Vinyl Covered Door Trim Panels with Bright Metal Moldings	S	S
Color Keyed Vinyl Door Trim Panels with Woodtone Accent	—	S
Color Keyed Vinyl Trim on Rear Quarter Panels	—	S
Satin Finish Instrument Panel Molding	S	—
Color Keyed Instrument Panel Paint	—	S
Cigarette Lighter	S	S
Coat Hook	—	S
Satin Finish Horn Ring	S	S
Fresh Air Heater & Defroster	S	S

Ranger Package

In 1973, the Ranger Package infused Bronco with a luxury vibe. Design elements conveyed a premium feel without compromising the vehicle’s rugged edge. Exterior highlights included a spare tire cover with Bronco Ranger lettering and bucking horse logo, along with white vinyl striping on the body and hood. The interior offered stylish houndstooth vinyl seat upholstery, plus full color-keyed carpeting, color-keyed vinyl trim panels with sleek wood-tone accents, color-keyed vinyl trim on rear quarter panels and color-keyed instrument panel paint.

In 1977 the Ranger package here was similar to the previous model year (1976). The interior trim colors of Ginger and Avocado were simply called Tan and Jade now. The rear seat was required for the Ranger trim.

A Special Decor Group was available on the Bronco (base) and Sport trims. It included a black grille, body-color roof, and a stripe across the hood and upper bodysides.

1977 Ford Bronco Trim Packages

Feature	Sport	Ranger
Exterior
Dual Windshield Wipers	S	S
Windshield Washers	S	S
Left Hand Outside Mirror	S	S
Argent Painted Grill with Bright Aluminum Trim Surround and FORD Letters	S	S
Hood and Lower Bodyside Tape Stripes, White Stripes with Orange Accent	—	S
Chrome Headlight Rings	S	S
Bright Metal Windshield and Window Trim	S	S
Chrome Taillight Bezels	S	S
Chrome Tailgate Release Handle	S	S
Front & Rear Chrome Bumpers	S	S
Front Chrome Bumper Guards (w/ Chrome Bumpers Only)	S	S
“Sport Bronco” Emblem	S	—
Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier	O	S
Spare Tire Cover, White Vinyl with Orange Accent	—	S
Bright Metal Wheel Covers (15-Inch Wheels Only)	S	S
Interior
Pleated Parchment Vinyl Front Seat	S	—
Cloth and Vinyl Seat Trim in Tan, Blue, or Jade	—	S
Hardboard Headlining with Bright Metal Retainer Moldings (Wagon Models)	S	S
Parchment Vinyl Simulated Carpet Front Floor Mat with Bright Metal Retainers	S	—
Color Keyed Full Carpeting (including Tailgate and Wheel Housings)	—	S
Rear Floor Mat (with optional rear seat)	S	S
Vinyl Covered Door Trim Panels with Bright Metal Moldings	S	S
Color Keyed Vinyl Door Trim Panels with Woodtone Accent	—	S
Color Keyed Vinyl Trim on Rear Quarter Panels	—	S
Satin Finish Instrument Panel Molding	S	—
Color Keyed Instrument Panel Paint	—	S
Cigarette Lighter	S	S
Coat Hook	—	S
Satin Finish Horn Ring	S	S
Fresh Air Heater & Defroster	S	S

Special Décor Package

Ford introduced the Special Décor Package in 1976 to send out the first-generation Bronco in style. Featuring a body-color top, a contrasting stripe across the hood and body flanks, and a blacked-out grille and with headlamp rings. The package was a product of its times and foreshadowed the popular Free Wheeling packages in later years.