1963 Ford Falcon Station Wagon 4-Door Station Wagon
The Falcon 4-door wagon competed directly with Rambler and Corvair wagons in the compact utility segment.
3T22U100389
6 Cyl. 170 C.I.
Engine
4-Door Station Wagon
Body
Metuchen, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Falcon Station Wagon
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Plant Code | T | Metuchen, NJ |
| Model Code | 22 | Falcon Station Wagon |
| Engine Code | U | 6 Cyl. 170 C.I. |
| Serial Number | 100389 | Production #100389 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelFalcon Station Wagon
Year1963
Body Style4-Door Station Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 170 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement170 CID
Horsepower101 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Weight2617
Length181.1
Width70.8
Wheelbase115.5
Rear tread56
Front tread57
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2341.00
No. Produced
18484
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
2617
lbs
Length
181.1
in.
Width
70.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Origin
United States
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Main Bearings
4
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Brake Horsepower
101@4400
hp
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Cooling System
8.5 Quarts
Exhaust System
Single
Radiator
Fin and tube
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6 x 13
Make
Ford
Series
Falcon Station Wagon
Model Year
1963
Model Number
71A
Body Maker
Ford
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Brake Size
10
in.
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Transmission
2.25
pt.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Carburetor
Own
Torque
156@2400
ft/lbs
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Single downdraft
Cylinders
6
Compression Ratio-Std
8.7
:1
Front Tread
57
in.
Rear Tread
56
in.
Wheelbase
115.5
in.
Differential Ratio
3.50
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Clutch Type
Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.29
:1
2nd
1.83
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
4.48
: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.