1978 Ford Custom 500 Ranch Wagon
The Custom 500 was Ford's fleet and Canadian-market full-size series for 1978; Ford's parts catalog lists the code through 1978. Fleet/Canada series: listed in the Ford Master Parts Catalog series table; not in the US retail model chart.
Confidence
90%
8P72H115387
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Ranch Wagon
Body
Twin Cities, MN (P)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Ford Custom 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | P | Twin Cities, MN (P) |
| Model Code | 72 | Custom 500 |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 115387 | Production #115387 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelCustom 500
Year1978
Body StyleRanch Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Assembly PlantTwin Cities, MN (P)
Plant CodeP
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: Custom 500 Wagon)
Height56.7
Length225.7
Wheelbase121.0
Width79.7
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
9.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$3176.00
No. Produced
18181
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
4109
lbs
Width
78
in.
Length
213.9
in.
Height
57.2
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Series
Station Wagon 6
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Single downdraft
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (32)
Battery
12
V
Radiator
Down flow
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Single
Fuel Type
Regular
Cooling System
13 Quarts
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment
Power antenna
Optional Equipment
Speed control device
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
428 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power vent windows
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Radio
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Coil link
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
8.45 x 15
Make
Ford
Model Year
1968
Origin
United States
Body Maker
Ford
Passengers
10
Model Number
71H
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
11
in.
Service
Dual hydraulic
Fuel
25
gal.
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Oil
5
qt.
Carburetor
Carter
Brake Horsepower
150@4000
hp
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Type
Constant mesh
Compression Ratio-Std
9.2
:1
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Displacement
240
cu. in.
Torque
234@2200
ft/lbs
Main Bearings
7
Cylinders
6
Rated Horsepower
38.4
hp
Wheelbase
113
in.
Rear Tread
62
in.
Differential Ratio
3.1
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Clutch Type
Semicentrifugal
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.99
:1
2nd
1.75
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.17
:1
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.