First-generation Mazda Bongo

The Mazda Bongo is a van made by Mazda Motor Corp. of Japan. Since 1978, it has been exported as the Mazda E-Series and as the Ford Econovan. Image File history File links Mazda-BONGO-1st-generation01. ... Image File history File links Mazda-BONGO-1st-generation01. ... Mazda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

1966

For more details see http://www.bongovan.com

Mazda introduced its small van, the Bongo, in 1966. It featured a 782cc water-cooled 4-stroke engine driving the rear wheels. Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ...

The rear engined Bongo was produced in two versions, the F800 and the F1000 between 1968 - 1978.

1978

The next Bongo van appeared in 1978. It was a mid-engine rear wheel drive vehicle. Ford sold this version of the van as the Ford Econovan, while Mazda sold it for export as the E1300, E1400, and E1600, depending on engine size. 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Mid-engine design . ... Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ... now. ...

Engines:

• 1978 1.3 L TC, 60 hp
• 1978-1982 1.6 L NA, 80 hp
• 1979-1980 1.4 L UC, 70 hp

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1983

The Bongo was redesigned for 1983 with new engines. The Bongo Brawny was a long-wheelbase version. 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Engines:

• 1983-1988 2.0 L FE
• 1983-1988 2.0 L RF Diesel
• 1983-1988 2.2 L S2 Diesel

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1989

The SS platform Bongo lasted from 1989 until 1998. This van would also be sold by Nissan as the Nissan Vanette. The Mazda S platform is an automobile platform for subcompact minivans. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... The Nissan Vanette is a small van produced by Nissan of Japan. ...

1995

The SG platform Bongo Friendee was introduced in 1995. Ford began selling the Bongo in the Japanese home market as the Ford Freda. The Mazda S platform is an automobile platform for subcompact minivans. ... now. ... The Ford Freda is a rebadged 8-seater Mazda Bongo Friendee MPV, introduced to the Japanese home market in 1995. ...

Petrol Engines:

• 2.0 L RS-V I4
• 2.5 L RF-V V6

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• 2.5 Turbo (the same engine is found in the Ford Ranger Pickup in the UK)

The Mazda Bongo Friendee van SGL, is an eight seater MPV. Although never sold new in the UK it is now increasingly popular. Some have Mazda factory fitted kitchen units, but many others are imported & converted to camper vans in the UK. All of them have fold down seats downstairs to make a double bed, and on many models there is also an "Auto Free Top" elevating roof where you can sleep 2 more. Flat-top versions (or "Bongolows as we have come to call them) are also available. First made in 1995, they are usually (but not exclusively) automatic, and come in 2WD (SGL3) and 4WD (SGL5) versions. 2.5 turbo diesels are common in Japan, although V6 petrol engines are starting to appear, and they are absolutely outstanding. Later (post 99) models are a different shape and have different engines. Aircon or climate control, and electronic blinds are fitted as standard. In fact, all the trimmings of a luxury Japanese vehicle.try taking a leaf out of mr.gavin boyd's book and drop your bongo onto a nice set of chromes,its probably the best possible way to "finish" any bongo.Plus the trusty skills of his mechanic WOODY, keep the chromes rolling along the highways & byways.

Read more about the Bongo Friendee in the UK at it's Owners club site http://www.bongofury.co.uk/ and conversions from LittleMovers at http://www.mazda-bongo.co.uk also the original importer and converter in the uk http://www.mazdabongo.com

Littlemovers also have their own Wikipedia section: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Littlemovers

1999

An updated Bongo was released in June, 1998 as a 1999 model. At the same time, Mitsubishi Motors began reselling the Bongo. This was branded the Mazda Access in some markets. 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Old Farts by the Sometimes-United Nations. ... Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ) is the fourth largest auto-manufacturer in Japan, and in 2006 was ranked 782nd on Forbes list of the 2000 largest public companies. ...

Engines:

• 1.8 L F8-E SOHC I4
• 2.0 L R2 Diesel I4

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Trivia

• A first generation Mazda Bongo was used in the movie Mad Max — it was the personal vehicle of director George Miller, who sacrificed his van to a crash scene to keep the budget low.
• The Bongo's submodel Brawny and Friendee are commonly mentioned in websites as a joke concerning car model names.

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Common Problems

• On the Mazda Bongo and Ford Freda, there is a common problem with the water bleed pipe that is connected to the water cooling system. The pipe is under pressure when the engine is running and the clip that holds the pipe to the frame of the vehicle is unreliable. This can cause the pipe to break and the engine to overheat. A common fix to this problem is to use an additional cable-tie to further secure the pipe.

External links

• Mazda Bongo Friendee Specs
• Mazda Bongo – Mazda Bongo Specifications from 1989 to 1995

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