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.
5Z47Y560079
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
500
Body
St. Louis, MO (Z)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1975 Ford Ranchero
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 5 | 1975 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO (Z) |
| Model Code | 47 | Ranchero |
| Engine Code | Y | 140 CID I4 (Y) |
| Serial Number | 560079 | Production #560079 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelRanchero
Year1975
Body Style500
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO (Z)
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine140 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID
Dimensions
Production8778 / 15141
Weight2888
Doors2
Height54.9
Wheelbase114 / 116
Rear Tread56 / 62.9
Front Tread57 / 62.8
Length198.4
Width73.8
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.80 / 3.0
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.69
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.76
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.74
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring / Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire Size6.95 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting / Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity16 / 26.5
Oil Capacity3.5 / 4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
RadiatorCellular tubular / Tubular and fin
Cooling19.2 Quarts / 8.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump / Water pump
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
Equipment289 cu. in. V8 engine / Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering / Pushbutton Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAqua Blue Metallic / Arcadian Blue / Black / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Dark Blue Metallic / Bright Gold Yellow Metallic / Bright Lime Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Bright Yellow / Brittany Blue / Caribbean Turquoise / Caspian Blue / Champagne Beige / Chantilly Beige / Charcoal Gray / Copper Metallic / Dark Brown Metallic / Dark Copper Metallic / Dark Ginger Metallic / Dark Gold Metallic / Dark Jade Metallic / Dark Red / Dark Yellow Green Metallic / Diamond Blue / Dynasty Green / Frost Turquoise / Ginger Bronze Metallic / Holly Green / Honey Gold / Ivy Green / Light Green / Light Green Gold Metallic / Maize Yellow / Marlin Blue / Maroon Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic / Medium Slate Gray / Medium Taupe Met / Midnight Turquoise / Navajo Beige / Orange / Pastel Blue / Pastel Yellow / Patrician Green / Phoenician Yellow / Poppy Red / Prairie Bronze / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Red / Red Glamour Metallic / Red Glow Metallic / Rose Beige / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Blue / Silver Blue Metallic / Silver Metallic / Silver Mink / Silversmoke Gray / Tan Metallic / Tropical Turquoise / Twilight Turquoise / Unique Gold Metallic / Vintage Burgandy / White / Wimbledon White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$2538.00
Other
B&s 3.68 & 3.13
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.