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1972 Ford Ranchero GT

GT badging made the Ranchero the sporty take on Ford's car-based pickup for 1972, built on the 118" Torino platform.
2A48H108061
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
GT
Body
Atlanta, GA (A)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Ranchero

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA (A)
Model Code 48 Ranchero
Engine Code H 351 CID V8 (H)
Serial Number 108061 Production #108061

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelRanchero
Year1972
Body StyleGT
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA (A)
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID

Dimensions

Doors2
Wheelbase118
Front Tread60.5
Rear Tread60

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.99

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring

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
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling11.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
Battery12

Colors

Exterior ColorsBlack / Blue Moondust Metallic / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Copper Moondust Metallic / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Brown Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Moondust Metallic / Gold Moondust Metallic / Gray Gold Metallic / Ivy Moondust Metallic / Light Blue / Light Ginger Moondust Metallic / Light Gray Metallic / Light Ivy Moondust Metallic / Light Yellow Gold / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Pastel Lime / Red Moondust Metallic / Silver Moondust Metallic / White / Yellow

Specifications are for this model. The 1972 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.