1966 Ford Fairlane Station Wagon
The base Fairlane wagon provided mid-size cargo space with economical operation. It served as Ford's entry-level intermediate wagon competing with Chevelle and Belvedere wagons.
6B37V516612
6 Cyl. 240 C.I.
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
Oakville, Ont., CAN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Ford Fairlane
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Plant Code | B | Oakville, Ont., CAN |
| Model Code | 37 | Fairlane |
| Engine Code | V | 6 Cyl. 240 C.I. |
| Serial Number | 516612 | Production #516612 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelFairlane
Year1966
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 240 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement240 CID
Horsepower150 HP
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantOakville, Ont., CAN
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Weight3323
Width74.7
Height55
Length199.9
Wheelbase116
Rear tread58
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2589.00
No. Produced
12379
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3323
lbs
Width
74.7
in.
Height
55
in.
Length
199.9
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Main Bearings
7
Displacement
200
cu. in.
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Helical
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (17)
Radiator
Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Regular
Exhaust System
Single
Battery
12
V
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Cooling System
9.5 Quarts
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Steering Gear
Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Hotchkiss
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location
Trunk
Series
Fairlane 6
Model Year
1966
Origin
United States
Model Number
71D
Body Maker
Ford
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
10
in.
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Oil
3.5
qt.
Transmission
2
pt.
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Carburetor
Own
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Single downdraft
Compression Ratio-Std
9.2
:1
Rated Horsepower
32.5
hp
Torque
190@2400
ft/lbs
Cylinders
6
Brake Horsepower
120@4400
hp
Rear Tread
58
in.
Wheelbase
116
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.25
:1
Clutch Size
9 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.