1955 Ford Town Sedan Town Sedan (4-Door)
The four-door Town Sedan was a Fairlane-series body style for 1955, the top trim level that replaced the previous Crestline as Ford's flagship.
A5FT211532
6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (I-block Six) (A)
Engine
Town Sedan (4-Door)
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
No factory image on file
1955 Ford Town Sedan
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | A | 6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (I-block Six) (A) |
| Year Code | 5 | 1955 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI (F) |
| Body Code | T | T |
| Serial Number | 211532 | Production #211532 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelTown Sedan
Year1955
Body StyleTown Sedan (4-Door)
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (I-block Six) (A)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Original Specifications
Width75.9
Length198.5
Height61
Wheelbase115.5
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Specifications
Engine
Engine6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (I-block Six)
Cylinders6
Displacement223 cu in
Horsepower120
Carburetor1 BC
Compression7.5:1
Torque195 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Bore & Stroke3 5/8 × 3 39/64 in
Dimensions
Production254437
Rear Tread56
Width75.9
Length198.5
Front Tread58
Height61
Wheelbase115.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.89
Steering GearWorm & roller
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.36
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent coil springs
Tire Size6.7 x 15
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity17 1/2
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorFin and tube
Cooling15 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery6
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
EquipmentFordomatic automatic transmission / Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Aquatone Blue / Aquatone Blue & Snowshoe White / Aquatone Blue & Waterfall Blue / Banner Blue Metallic / Banner Blue Metallic & Waterfall Blue / Buckskin Brown / Buckskin Brown & Snowshoe White / Coral Mist / Enamel / Golden Rod Yellow / Mountain Green / Neptune Green / Pinetree Green Metallic / Pinetree Green Metallic & Neptune Green / Raven Black / Raven Black & Goldenrod Yellow / Regatta Blue / Regency Purple Metallic / Sea Haze Green / Sea Sprite Green / Sea Sprite Green & Snowshoe White / Snowshoe White / Snowshoe White & Aquatone Blue / Snowshoe White & Buckskin Brown / Snowshoe White & Goldenrod Yellow / Snowshoe White & Raven Black / Snowshoe White & Regency Purple Metallic / Snowshoe White & Torch Red / Snowshoe White & Tropical Rose / SnowshoeWwhite & Sea Sprite Green / Torch Red / Torch Red & Snowshoe White / Tropical Rose / Tropical Rose & Snowshoe White / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / Waterfall Blue
Pricing
MSRP$2242.00
Other
EngnoStarting A5-100001
3gear1
1gear2.78
2gear1.62
Specifications are for this body style. The 1955 VIN resolves model year, body style, and engine; trim series is not VIN-encoded, so values that vary by series are shown as distinct options/ranges.