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1971 Ford Maverick Sedan

Another sedan in the 1971 Maverick compact line, riding the 103" wheelbase, accounted for 73,208 of Ford's small-car sales.
1X92L296805
250 CID I6 (L)
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 92 Maverick
Engine Code L 250 CID I6 (L)
Serial Number 296805 Production #296805

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1971
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine250 CID I6 (L)
Assembly PlantSt. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine250 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement250 CID

Dimensions

Production73208
Weight2719
Wheelbase103
Length186.3
Rear Tread56.5
Width70.7
Height53

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity15.5
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling8.9 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
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$2235.00

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.