1971 Ford Mustang Hardtop
Ford's pony car grew larger for 1971, and the hardtop was its mainstream coupe; on a 109" wheelbase, 35,696 left the line that year.
1F01F170019
302 CID V8 (F)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Mustang
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI (F) |
| Model Code | 01 | Mustang |
| Engine Code | F | 302 CID V8 (F) |
| Serial Number | 170019 | Production #170019 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine302 CID V8 (F)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine302 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Dimensions
Production35696
Doors2
Weight3080
Height50.8
Wheelbase109
Width74.1
Rear Tread60
Front Tread61.5
Length189.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.17
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling9.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power steering / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Grabber Blue / Grabber Green Metallic / Grabber Lime / Grabber Yellow / Light Gold / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / Pastel Blue / White
Pricing
MSRP$2911.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.