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1966 Ford Ford Custom 500 4-Dr. Sedan

The four-door Custom 500 balanced affordability with improved trim and comfort features. It offered families a step up from base Custom models without Galaxie pricing.
6E52X271927
8 Cyl. 352 C.I.
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Mahwah, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Ford Ford Custom 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code E Mahwah, NJ
Model Code 52 Ford Custom 500
Engine Code X 8 Cyl. 352 C.I.
Serial Number 271927 Production #271927

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFord Custom 500
Year1966
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement352 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight3640
Length210
Width78.7
Height55.6
Wheelbase119
Rear tread62

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2533.00
No. Produced 109449

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3640 lbs
Length 210 in.
Width 78.7 in.
Height 55.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Cylinders 6
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (17)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Exhaust System Single
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Speed control device
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Steering Gear Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Coil link
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.35 x 14
Series Custom 500 6
Model Year 1966
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 54B
Brake Size 11 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel 25 gal.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Carburetor Own
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Type Single downdraft
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Constant mesh
Main Bearings 7
Rear Tread 62 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.0 :1
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.99 :1
2nd 1.75 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.17 :1
B &s 4 & 3.18

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.