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1968 Mercury Commuter 4-Dr. Station Wagon

The Commuter was Mercury's base full-size station wagon, offering family hauling capacity with standard 390 V8 power and seating for up to nine passengers.
8Z72X570821
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Station Wagon
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Mercury Commuter

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 72 Commuter
Engine Code X 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 570821 Production #570821

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCommuter
Year1968
Body Style4-Dr. Station Wagon
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower280 HP
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight4109
Wheelbase113
Width78
Length213.9
Height57.2

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

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

Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Single downdraft
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (33)
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
Series Station Wagon 6
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
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Type Constant mesh
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.1 :1
Rear Tread 62 in.
Wheelbase 113 in.
Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Cylinders 6
Main Bearings 7
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
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
B &s 4 & 3.18

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.