1979 Ford Ranchero 500 Car-based Pickup
The Ranchero was Ford's car-based pickup, built on the LTD II platform for 1979.
Shown as 1979 Ford Ranchero 500, not confirmed by the VIN.
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9H47F170496
302 CID V8 (F)
Engine
Car-based Pickup
Body
Lorain, OH (H)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 Ford Ranchero 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH (H) |
| Model Code | 47 | Ranchero 500 |
| Engine Code | F | 302 CID V8 (F) |
| Serial Number | 170496 | Production #170496 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelRanchero 500
Year1979
Body StyleCar-based Pickup
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine302 CID V8 (F)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantLorain, OH (H)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
9 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
No. Produced
5856
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Origin
United States
Brake Horsepower
155@4000
hp
Rated Horsepower
32.5
hp
Type
Constant mesh
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Torque
240@1600
ft/lbs
Displacement
250
cu. in.
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Fuel Type
Regular
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
9.9 Quarts
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
351 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Front disc rear drum brakes
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Hotchkiss
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Tire Size
7.35 x 14
Spare Location
Trunk
Make
Ford
Model Year
1969
Series
Fairlane 6
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
66A
Brake Size
10
in.
Service
Dual hydraulic
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Rear Differential
4
pt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Type
Single downdraft
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Compression Ratio-Std
9.0
:1
Cylinders
6
Main Bearings
7
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Rear Tread
58.5
in.
Wheelbase
116
in.
Front Tread
58.8
in.
Differential Ratio
3.0
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Carburetor
Autolite
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
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.