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The Classic Ford Restoration Guide: Bronco, F-Series, Thunderbird, and More

Ford: America's Other Great Restoration Brand

While Chevrolet dominates the classic car restoration market in sheer volume, Ford has its own passionate following — and some of the most iconic vehicles in American automotive history. The early Bronco is one of the most sought-after collector vehicles on the market today. The F-Series truck has been America's best-selling vehicle for decades. The Thunderbird defined the personal luxury car. And the Falcon gave birth to the Mustang.

Restoring any of these vehicles correctly requires the same foundation as any classic car: the right factory documentation and the right interior parts. Here's what we carry for Ford.

Factory Shop Manuals and Wiring Diagrams

Ford's factory shop manuals are the authoritative reference for any serious restoration. We carry documentation spanning nearly six decades of Ford production:

Pre-War and Early Postwar Ford

Ford Trucks and Bronco

Ford Cars: Thunderbird, Falcon, and Econoline

Ford on USB: Complete Documentation Packages

For Ford trucks and Lincoln/Mercury vehicles, we carry comprehensive USB packages that include the shop manual, wiring diagrams, parts books, and sales data in one convenient format:

Don't see your year? Browse our full Ford documentation collection for additional years and models.

Interior Carpet: The Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is one of the hottest collector vehicles in America right now — first-generation (1966–1977) examples regularly sell for six figures, and even second and third-generation Broncos are climbing in value. Restoring or refreshing the interior is a key part of any Bronco project, and correct carpet fitment is essential.

We carry ACC carpet for three Bronco generations:

Note that the Bronco carpet covers both the passenger area and cargo area — the Bronco's removable rear section means the cargo floor is part of the interior presentation in a way it isn't on a typical SUV.

Other Ford Interior Carpet

Beyond the Bronco, we carry ACC carpet for several other Ford models:

Tips for Classic Ford Restoration

  • First-gen Bronco documentation is critical — The 1966–1977 Bronco used unique components not shared with the F-Series. The factory shop manual and wiring diagrams are essential for any serious restoration, especially the electrical system.
  • Match carpet to your Bronco's configuration — Early Broncos came in roadster, half-cab, and wagon configurations with different interior layouts. Confirm your body style before ordering carpet.
  • Ford trim codes work differently than GM — Ford's interior trim codes are on the door jamb certification label, labeled "TRIM." See our guide on finding your interior trim code for details on decoding Ford color codes.
  • USB documentation packages are a great value — For Ford trucks and Lincoln/Mercury vehicles, the USB packages include the shop manual, wiring diagrams, parts books, and sales data in one package — everything you need for a complete restoration reference library.

Ready to Restore Your Ford?

Jackson Automotive Products carries factory shop manuals, wiring diagrams, and ACC interior carpet for a wide range of classic Ford vehicles — from 1930s flathead-era cars through 1990s trucks and SUVs. Browse our Ford collection to find the right documentation and parts for your project, or contact us if you need help identifying the correct manual or carpet for your year and model.

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