1955 Ford Ranch Wagon / Custom Ranch Wagon Ranch Wagon / Custom Ranch Wagon (2-Door Station Wagon)
Body letter R covers Ford's two-door wagons for 1955: the budget Ranch Wagon and the dressier Custom Ranch Wagon.
A5PR136569
6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (I-block Six) (A)
Engine
Ranch Wagon / Custom Ranch Wagon (2-Door Station Wagon)
Body
Twin City (St. Paul), MN (P)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
No factory image on file
1955 Ford Ranch Wagon / Custom Ranch Wagon
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 | P | Twin City (St. Paul), MN (P) |
| Body Code | R | R |
| Serial Number | 136569 | Production #136569 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelRanch Wagon / Custom Ranch Wagon
Year1955
Body StyleRanch Wagon / Custom Ranch Wagon (2-Door Station Wagon)
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (I-block Six) (A)
Assembly PlantTwin City (St. Paul), MN (P)
Plant CodeP
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Original Specifications
Height62.2
Wheelbase115.5
Length197.6
Width75.9
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
Production40493 / 43671
Height62.2
Wheelbase115.5
Rear Tread56
Front Tread58
Length197.6
Width75.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.89
Steering GearWorm & roller
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.36
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size6.7 x 15
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity17 1/2
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling15 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorFin and tube
Battery6
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentFordomatic automatic transmission
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$2288.00 / $2384.00
Other
Doors2
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.