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1974 Ford Mustang II Mach 1

The Mach 1 was the sporty Mustang II, riding the same 96.2" wheelbase as its Pinto-based stablemates. Production reached 44,046 for the model year.
4F05Z114531
171 CID V6 (Z)
Engine
Mach 1
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 05 Mustang II
Engine Code Z 171 CID V6 (Z)
Serial Number 114531 Production #114531

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang II
Year1974
Body StyleMach 1
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine171 CID V6 (Z)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine171 CID V6
Cylinders6
Displacement171 CID

Dimensions

Production44046
Doors2
Rear Tread61
Wheelbase96.2
Height79.9
Width70.2
Length175
Front Tread61.5

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

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

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

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.