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1971 Ford Maverick Sedan

Ford's compact, the Maverick, anchored the small-car range; this sedan on a 103" wheelbase was a volume leader with 159,726 produced in 1971.
1X91T245211
200 CID I6 (T)
Engine
Sedan
Body
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Maverick

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code X St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Model Code 91 Maverick
Engine Code T 200 CID I6 (T)
Serial Number 245211 Production #245211

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1971
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine200 CID I6 (T)
Assembly PlantSt. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine200 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID

Dimensions

Production159726
Weight2624
Doors2
Wheelbase103
Length179.4
Width70.6
Height52.6
Rear Tread56.5

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.79
Steering GearMagic Circle recirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio3.41
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.86
Reverse Ratio3.51
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.45 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4.5
Fuel Capacity15.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling8.9 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTubular and fin

Equipment

Equipment200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / 250 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / Air conditioning / Power steering / Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsBlack / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Grabber Blue / Grabber Green Metallic / Grabber Lime / Grabber Yellow / Gray Gold Metallic / Light Gold / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / Pastel Blue / White

Pricing

MSRP$2175.00

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.