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.
0E51V111111
240 CID I6
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Mahwah, NJ
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
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | E | Mahwah, NJ |
| Model Code | 51 | Custom |
| Engine Code | V | 240 CID I6 |
| Serial Number | 111111 | Production #111111 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelCustom
Year1970
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine240 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement240 CID
Horsepower150 HP
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Carburetor1-barrel
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord