1963 Ford Falcon Station Wagon 2-Door Ranchero
The Falcon Ranchero pioneered the compact car-based pickup truck concept that would later be copied by competitors.
3R27F182990
8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Engine
2-Door Ranchero
Body
San Jose, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Falcon Station Wagon
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Plant Code | R | San Jose, CA |
| Model Code | 27 | Falcon Station Wagon |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 260 C.I. |
| Serial Number | 182990 | Production #182990 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelFalcon Station Wagon
Year1963
Body Style2-Door Ranchero
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Horsepower164 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Wheelbase115.5
Rear tread56
Front tread57
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
No. Produced
6315
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Type
Single downdraft
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Brake Horsepower
101@4400
hp
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Torque
156@2400
ft/lbs
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Cooling System
Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery
12
V
Radiator
Fin and tube
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
8.5 Quarts
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Optional Equipment
170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Spare Location
Trunk
Model Year
1963
Origin
United States
Make
Ford
Series
Falcon Station Wagon
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
66B
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size
10
in.
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Transmission
2.25
pt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Compression Ratio-Std
8.7
:1
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Main Bearings
4
Cylinders
6
Front Tread
57
in.
Rear Tread
56
in.
Wheelbase
115.5
in.
Differential Ratio
3.50
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Carburetor
Own
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Clutch Type
Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.29
:1
2nd
1.83
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
4.48
:1
B
&s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.