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1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon 2-Dr. Ranchero

The Ranchero pioneered the car-based pickup concept, offering truck utility with car comfort on the Falcon platform.
Confidence 95%
5H271260662
2-Dr. Ranchero
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 27 Falcon Station Wagon
Engine Code 1 Unknown Engine
Serial Number 260662 Production #260662

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFalcon Station Wagon
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Ranchero
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Rear tread56
Wheelbase109.5
Front tread55

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating
Clutch Size 8.5 inches

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Type Single downdraft
Torque 156@2400 ft/lbs
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Type Helical
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (18)
Battery 12 V
Radiator Tubular and fin
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 8.75 Quarts
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location Stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron.
Spare Location Trunk
Origin United States
Model Year 1965
Series Falcon Station Wagon
Model Number 66B
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 9 in.
Fuel 14 gal.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Cylinders 6
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio-Std 9.1 :1
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Brake Horsepower 101@4400 hp
Front Tread 55 in.
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.20 :1
Carburetor Own
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.46 :1

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.