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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

PositionValueDecoded
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.