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1966 Ford Fairlane 4-Dr. Sedan

The four-door Fairlane provided practical family transportation with mid-size comfort. It offered more interior room than compacts while maintaining better fuel economy than full-size models.
6K32T137682
6 Cyl. 200 C.I.
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Ford Fairlane

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 32 Fairlane
Engine Code T 6 Cyl. 200 C.I.
Serial Number 137682 Production #137682

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane
Year1966
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 200 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID
Horsepower120 HP
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight2933
Width74.7
Length197
Height55
Wheelbase116
Rear tread58

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2280.00
No. Produced 26170

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2933 lbs
Width 74.7 in.
Length 197 in.
Height 55 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Torque 190@2400 ft/lbs
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Helical
Brake Horsepower 120@4400 hp
Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (17)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Cooling System 9.5 Quarts
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Fuel Type Regular
Exhaust System Single
Radiator Fin and tube
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Steering Gear Magic Circle recirculating ball
Rear Suspension Hotchkiss
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Series Fairlane 6
Make Ford
Model Year 1966
Origin United States
Model Number 54A
Body Maker Ford
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size 10 in.
Fuel 20 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Transmission 2 pt.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Differential Ratio 3.25 :1
Differential Hypoid
Wheelbase 116 in.
Rear Tread 58 in.
Main Bearings 7
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Type Single downdraft
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
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.