Bronco II Reclining Rear Seats

Ford Bronco II Reclining Rear Seats

When Ford launched the Bronco II for the 1984 model year, it was designed to offer utility wrapped in a comfortable package. While a standard 50/50-fold-flat split bench seat was the default rear configuration to maximize cargo space, Ford briefly experimented with an upscale, high-end seating arrangement: pivoting, rear reclining bucket seats.

This unique seating option was incredibly short-lived, offered strictly during the early first-generation run for the 1984 and 1985 model years. Because it took up valuable cargo real estate and added to the vehicle’s price tag, very few buyers checked the box for them. Ford quietly eliminated the option for 1986, returning exclusively to the traditional 50/50 split rear bench for the remainder of the Bronco II’s production run until 1990.

Where Were They Found?

These ultra-rare rear reclining seats were never standard equipment and could only be ordered on top-tier trims:

1985 Eddie Bauer Edition: Introduced as part of the premium, outdoor-themed luxury package.

1984–1985 XLS Sport Trim: Available during the vehicle’s initial launch years as a standalone catalog upgrade.

Restoration Note: If you are hunting for a set of these at a salvage yard or online marketplace, you have to look closely at early XLS models, or any first-generation Bronco II equipped with a factory knob-type sunroof. Finding a complete, working set today with intact upholstery is an exceptional rarity in the Ford enthusiast community.

More Photos

These photos are from another 1985 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer. The seats with the ‘halos’ or the seats that recline, although not reclined in these photos. The seats that are straight / flat across the top do not recline.