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1970 Ford Custom 4-Door Sedan

The stripped-down Custom was the entry-level full-size Ford for 1970, a 121-inch-wheelbase workhorse favored by fleets and budget-minded families.
Confidence 95%
Model year needs verification: this serial block was also used in 1960. VIN model code 51 was used by both 1970 and 1960 Fords and the VIN does not distinguish them; showing the 1970 interpretation. If this is a 1960 vehicle, verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
0D51W150626
351 CID V8
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Dallas, TX
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1970 Ford Custom

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code D Dallas, TX
Model Code 51 Custom
Engine Code W 351 CID V8
Serial Number 150626 Production #150626

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelCustom
Year1970
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantDallas, TX
Plant CodeD
Pattern SourceFord