1975 Ford Ranchero 500
The Ranchero was Ford's car-based pickup on the mid-size Torino platform, and the 500 was its 114"-wheelbase base model; 8,778 left the line for the year.
5A47H126481
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
500
Body
Atlanta, GA (A)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1975 Ford Ranchero
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 5 | 1975 |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA (A) |
| Model Code | 47 | Ranchero |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 126481 | Production #126481 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelRanchero
Year1975
Body Style500
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA (A)
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production8778
Doors2
Wheelbase114
Rear Tread62.9
Front Tread62.8
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity26.5
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
Cooling19.2 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Colors
Exterior ColorsAqua Blue Metallic / Black / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Dark Blue Metallic / Bright Gold Yellow Metallic / Bright Lime Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Bright Yellow / Copper Metallic / Dark Brown Metallic / Dark Copper Metallic / Dark Ginger Metallic / Dark Gold Metallic / Dark Jade Metallic / Dark Red / Dark Yellow Green Metallic / Ginger Bronze Metallic / Light Green / Light Green Gold Metallic / Maize Yellow / Maroon Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic / Medium Slate Gray / Medium Taupe Met / Orange / Pastel Blue / Red / Red Glamour Metallic / Red Glow Metallic / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Blue Metallic / Silver Metallic / Tan Metallic / Unique Gold Metallic / White / Yellow
Other
Fbsize10.72
Specifications are for this model. The 1975 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.