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1968 Ford Falcon Standard 4-Dr. Sedan

The 1968 Falcon sedan maintained Ford's economy car tradition established in 1960, serving as affordable transportation during the muscle car era.
8K11T194795
6 Cyl. 200 C.I.
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Ford Falcon Standard

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 11 Falcon Standard
Engine Code T 6 Cyl. 200 C.I.
Serial Number 194795 Production #194795

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFalcon Standard
Year1968
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 200 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID
Horsepower115 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight2831
Width73.5
Length184.5
Height55
Wheelbase111
Rear tread58.5
Front tread58.8

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2301.00
No. Produced 29166

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2831 lbs
Width 73.5 in.
Length 184.5 in.
Height 55 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Brake Horsepower 100@4000 hp
Type Constant mesh
Main Bearings 4
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (36)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Fuel Type Regular
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Radiator Down flow
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 9.5 Quarts
Exhaust System Single
Optional Equipment 302 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Speed control device
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power antenna
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Steering Gear Magic Circle recirculating ball
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Series Falcon
Make Ford
Model Year 1968
Origin United States
Model Number 54A
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service Dual hydraulic
Brake Size 9 in.
Fuel 16 gal.
Rear Differential 2 pt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Oil 4.5 qt.
Carburetor Autolite
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Differential Ratio 3.2 :1
Differential Hypoid
Wheelbase 111 in.
Rear Tread 58.5 in.
Front Tread 58.8 in.
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Cylinders 6
Type Single downdraft
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Compression Ratio-Std 8.7 :1
Torque 156@2000 ft/lbs
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Semicentrifugal
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.41 :1
2nd 1.86 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.51 :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.