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1974 Ford Mustang II Coupe

Ford's downsized, Pinto-based Mustang II anchored the line as a 96.2"-wheelbase subcompact; the notchback Coupe was the volume seller at 177,671 units and a $2,895 base price.
4F02Y229405
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Mustang II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI (F)
Model Code 02 Mustang II
Engine Code Y 140 CID I4 (Y)
Serial Number 229405 Production #229405

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang II
Year1974
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine140 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID

Dimensions

Production177671
Weight2743
Doors2
Wheelbase96.2
Length175
Height79.9
Rear Tread61
Front Tread61.5
Width70.2

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRack & pinion
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Gears3

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeB78 x 13

Brakes

Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity13
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Cooling8.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

Equipment171 cu. in. V6 engine / Air conditioning / Power brakes / Power steering / Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Red / Ginger Glow / Green Glow / Light Blue / Medium Br. Blue Metallic. / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Lime Yellow / Medium Yellow Gold / Pearl White / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Metallic / Tan Glow

Pricing

MSRP$2895.00

Specifications are for this model. The 1974 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.