1973 Ford Maverick Grabber Sports Sedan
Grabber gave the 1973 Maverick compact a sporty edge; the Sports Sedan listed at $2,389 on the 103" wheelbase, with 32,350 produced.
3K93F178671
302 CID V8 (F)
Engine
Grabber Sports Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS (K)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford Maverick
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, KS (K) |
| Model Code | 93 | Maverick |
| Engine Code | F | 302 CID V8 (F) |
| Serial Number | 178671 | Production #178671 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1973
Body StyleGrabber Sports Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine302 CID V8 (F)
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS (K)
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine302 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Dimensions
Production32350
Weight2810
Doors2
Wheelbase103
Length183.3
Height52.9
Rear Tread56.5
Width70.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearMagic Circle recirculating ball
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Reverse Ratio3.17
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.45 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity15
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Cooling8.7 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
Equipment
Equipment250 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / 302 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power brakes / Power steering / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Glow / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Pewter Metallic / Light Yellow Gold / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Pearl White / Tan / White
Pricing
MSRP$2389.00
Other
Wsize14 x 4.5
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.