1969 Ford Futura 4-Dr. Station Wagon
The top-trim Falcon wagon, the Futura added dressier appointments and optional woodgrain-look trim to compact hauling for 1969.
9B23Y543558
8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Station Wagon
Body
Oakville, Ont., CAN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Ford Futura
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 9 | 1969 |
| Plant Code | B | Oakville, Ont., CAN |
| Model Code | 23 | Futura |
| Engine Code | Y | 8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 543558 | Production #543558 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelFutura
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Station Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower265 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantOakville, Ont., CAN
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Weight3191
Length198.7
Height56.1
Width73.2
Front tread58.8
Wheelbase110.9
Rear tread58.5
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2754.00
No. Produced
7203
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3191
lbs
Length
198.7
in.
Height
56.1
in.
Width
73.2
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Type
Single downdraft
Brake Horsepower
105@4400
hp
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Type
Constant mesh
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Torque
158@2400
ft/lbs
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Fuel Type
Regular
Exhaust System
Single
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Cooling System
9.3 Quarts
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Steering Gear
Magic Circle recirculating ball
Rear Suspension
Hotchkiss
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Spare Location
Trunk
Series
Falcon Futura 6
Make
Ford
Model Year
1969
Origin
United States
Model Number
71B
Body Maker
Ford
Brake Size
9
in.
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service
Dual hydraulic
Rear Differential
2.5
pt.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Main Bearings
4
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std
9.1
:1
Cylinders
6
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Rear Tread
58.5
in.
Wheelbase
110.9
in.
Front Tread
58.8
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.08
:1
Carburetor
Autolite
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.41
:1
2nd
1.86
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.51
:1
B
&s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16
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.