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1962 Ford Falcon 4-Door

The four-door sedan remained Ford's best-selling compact model as families embraced smaller, more economical vehicles.
Confidence 95% VIN model code 12 was used by both 1962 and 1972 Fords and the VIN does not distinguish them; showing the 1962 interpretation. If this is a 1972 vehicle, verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
2A12U139555
6 Cyl. 170 C.I.
Engine
4-Door
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.

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1962 Ford Falcon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 12 Falcon
Engine Code U 6 Cyl. 170 C.I.
Serial Number 139555 Production #139555

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1962
Body Style4-Door
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 170 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement170 CID
Horsepower101 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1963
Headroom front34.0
Headroom rear33.0
Height54.5
Legroom front43.5
Legroom rear39.3
Length181.1
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase109.5
Width70.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)