1971 Ford Station Wagon Custom Ranch Wagon
The Custom Ranch Wagon filled the workaday end of Ford's full-size wagon range for 1971, riding a 121" wheelbase with 16,696 built.
1F705393876
240 CID I6 (5)
Engine
Custom Ranch Wagon
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Station Wagon
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI (F) |
| Model Code | 70 | Station Wagon |
| Engine Code | 5 | 240 CID I6 (5) |
| Serial Number | 705393876 | Production #705393876 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelStation Wagon
Year1971
Body StyleCustom Ranch Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine240 CID I6 (5)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine240 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement240 CID
Dimensions
Production16696
Doors4
Weight4375
Wheelbase121
Rear Tread64.3
Width79.2
Front Tread63.3
Length219.2
Height57
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.25
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio2.33
1st Gear Ratio2.42
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.61
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity22
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTubular and fin
Cooling16.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
Equipment390 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Gray Gold Metallic / Light Gold / Light Green / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Pastel Blue / Red / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3634.00
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.