1980-1986 Ford Truck and 1980-1986 Ford Bronco Wiring System

For those who think Ford left room for improvement, we offer the custom way to update your Ford F-Series Truck & Bronco’s wiring!

1980-86 Ford F-Series Truck & 1980-86 Ford Bronco
Classic Update Series™ Wiring System (Part # 510724)

The Classic Update Series provides you with the most complete kits on the market today. They are designed for specific year, make, and model configurations. The 1980-86 Ford F-Series and Bronco Classic Update Kit is no exception. The kit boasts 15 features making it the most complete system of its type in the industry! Take a look at the numerous items and features it contains, including:

  • Standard turn signal flasher, hazard flasher, and horn relay mounted on harness.
  • Fuse box and bulkhead assembly designed to fit in the stock firewall mounting area with only one new screw hole needed in the firewall, template included. All required hardware supplied. New ATO fuse panel allows for easy fuse accessibility. Harness routes similar to the factory original harness, and is laid out to allow for nearly all stock and aftermarket accessories such as; gauge packages, wiper systems, heat and air conditioning systems, etc.
  • Many original switch connector bodies!
  • Supports stock washer and wiper switches/configurations. New windshield wiper switch with indexed connector plus a wiper motor extension with correct connector to plug onto your stock wiper motor are included.
  • Steering column connectors can plug directly into most aftermarket steering columns or stock 1980-86 Ford columns using the adapter and terminals included in the kit.
  • Separate under dash courtesy lamp assemblies are included for use along with your original dome/interior lighting feeds.
  • Instrument cluster wiring is designed with a “cluster harness disconnect” system for easy service and assembly. New original style terminals to plug into either of the two-different factory printed circuit board connectors used on any stock cluster are included. The system will also connect into most popular aftermarket gauges such as CLASSIC INSTRUMENTS, DAKOTA DIGITAL, AUTOMETER, VDO, and others.
  • New tail, back-up and side marker lamp pigtail extensions are included with the kit. New fuel tank sender lead pigtails are also included.
  • New floor dimmer switch is provided for ease of installation. Wire length and connection accommodate original floor mount dimmer switch.
  • New headlight switch, shaft and replacement knob are included.
  • New “through firewall” grommets are provided to pass engine and front light wiring out into the engine bay.
  • Engine wiring includes feeds for coil, tachometer, water temperature, oil pressure, electric choke, and windshield wiper and washer, etc. High-powered, 6 gauge 1-wire alternator connection with Mega-Fuse protection is supplied. An optional Ford Gen III adapter is available at extra cost.
  • Front lighting includes extra-long leads that can be routed for stock or custom applications. Head light, parking / directional light and side marker light pigtails are included.
  • A switched trigger wire for an electric fan relay (usually recommended with A/C) is provided.
  • Mating terminals and connectors are also provided for you to complete your custom installation.
  • New door jamb switch and pigtail assemblies are included.
  • Detailed color schematics and easy to understand installation instructions.
Look at everything that’s included in this wiring kit!
Detailed instruction sheets also included, but not shown.

OPTIONAL PACKAGES can be added to this system, depending on your requirements.

  • Optional 1980-83 Factory A/C Kit – Part # 510482
  • Optional 1984-86 Factory A/C Kit – Part # 510483
  • Optional Alternator Conversion Harness – allows use of a Delco CS130-D (serpentine belt, internal fan) series internally regulated alternator – Part # 500295
  • Optional Alternator Conversion Harness – allows use of a 1984-99 Delco CS external fan series, internally regulated alternator – Part # VAK6986CS
  • Optional Alternator Conversion Harness – allows use of a Ford 3G series internally regulated alternator – Part # 500802
  • Optional Courtesy Light Delay Module Kit – Part # 510197
  • Optional Rear Defroster Harness – Part # 510485
  • Optional Torque Converter Lock-Up Switch Update Kit – Part # 500412
  • Optional Wiring Dual Fuel Tank Kit – Part # 510484
  • Optional Terminal Crimping Tool Set – Part # 93963818

Some optional packages may not be available for all year/model vehicles. See catalog for more details.

Product Notice

Our Classic Update Series™ wiring system is designed for an upgraded/modified vehicle. Consequently, it:

  • does not support an ammeter, but will support a voltmeter.
  • does not support a stock generator, voltage regulator, or externally regulated alternator, but will support an internally regulated Delco “SI” Series or 1-wire alternator. Some adapters may be available for use with other internally regulated alternators. Refer to our online catalog.
  • does not connect to factory-original wiring since this complete system will replace all of your original wiring.

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