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1965 Ford Falcon Standard 4-Dr. Sedan

The four-door Falcon served as reliable basic transportation, maintaining strong fleet and family sedan sales in the compact segment.
5H02U265898
6 Cyl. 170 C.I. (1-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Ford Falcon Standard

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 02 Falcon Standard
Engine Code U 6 Cyl. 170 C.I. (1-V)
Serial Number 265898 Production #265898

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFalcon Standard
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 170 C.I. (1-V)
Cylinders6
Displacement170 CID
Horsepower101 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Length181.6
Height54.5
Width71.6
Wheelbase109.5
Front tread55
Rear tread56

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2082.00
No. Produced 44036

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Length 181.6 in.
Height 54.5 in.
Width 71.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series Falcon
Cylinders 6
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Helical
Main Bearings 4
Brake Horsepower 101@4400 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Radiator Tubular and fin
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System 8.75 Quarts
Battery 12 V
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location Stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron.
Tire Size 6.00 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Make Ford
Origin United States
Model Year 1965
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 54A
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 9 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel 14 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std 9.1 :1
Type Single downdraft
Torque 156@2400 ft/lbs
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 55 in.
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Differential Ratio 2.83 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.46 :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.