1965 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Dr. Ranch Wagon
The Ranch Wagon provided mid-size station wagon practicality, bridging the gap between compact Falcon wagons and full-size Country Squires.
5H38K151869
8 Cyl. 289 C.I. H.P.
Engine
4-Dr. Ranch Wagon
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Ford Fairlane 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 38 | Fairlane 500 |
| Engine Code | K | 8 Cyl. 289 C.I. H.P. |
| Serial Number | 151869 | Production #151869 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Ranch Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 289 C.I. H.P.
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower271 HP
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Weight3183
Height56.6
Length198.4
Width73.8
Rear tread56
Front tread57
Wheelbase116
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2567.00
No. Produced
13911
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3183
lbs
Height
56.6
in.
Length
198.4
in.
Width
73.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Torque
185@2400
ft/lbs
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Helical
Displacement
200
cu. in.
Cylinders
6
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Cooling System
Water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Fuel Type
Regular
Cooling System
8.5 Quarts
Radiator
Cellular tubular
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
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 vertical face of left front fender apron near the top.
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.95 x 14
Series
Fairlane 6
Origin
United States
Model Year
1965
Model Number
71D
Body Maker
Ford
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Brake Size
10
in.
Transmission
2
pt.
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Carburetor
Own
Compression Ratio-Std
9.2
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
2.80
:1
Rear Tread
56
in.
Front Tread
57
in.
Wheelbase
116
in.
Rated Horsepower
32.5
hp
Main Bearings
7
Type
Single downdraft
Brake Horsepower
120@4400
hp
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.76
:1
2nd
1.69
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.74
:1
B
&s 3.68 & 3.13
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.