1974 Ford Custom 500 4-Door Sedan
The Custom 500 4-door sedan provided economical full-size transportation for budget-conscious families.
4P52C181569
289 CID 4V V8
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Custom 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | P | Dearborn, MI |
| Model Code | 52 | Custom 500 |
| Engine Code | C | 289 CID 4V V8 |
| Serial Number | 181569 | Production #181569 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelCustom 500
Year1974
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine289 CID 4V V8
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower195 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeP
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
width80
height56.5
length209.8
Pricing
msrp2507.00
Other
originUnited States
makeFord
year1964
seriesCustom 500 6
model54B
makerFord
svcHydraulic self-adjusting
ebrakeRear service brakes
bsize11
oil5
fuel20
trans3
rdiff5
carbOwn
csize9.5 inches
ctypeSingle dry plate
diffHypoid
diffr3.5
rtred60
ftred61
wbase119
vliftMechanical
cyl6
engnoLast letter in serial no.
rhp31.54
engloPlate on left front door pillar post.
etypeInline Valve-in-head
comp8.4
b&s 3 5/8 & 3 39/64
lubePressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
disp223.51
trq203@2200
etypeSingle downdraft
bhp138@4200
colorExterior Colors
coolCentrifugal water pump
cool15 Quarts
ignDistributor and coil
exhaSingle
radTube and corrugated fin & core
batt12
equip427 cu. in. V8 engine
equipAir conditioning
equip428 cu. in. V8 engine
equip390 cu. in. V8 engine
equipCruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
equip289 cu. in. V8 engine
equip352 cu. in. V8 engine
equipPushbutton Radio
equipPower brakes
equipPower windows
equipPower steering
equipPower seats
sgearRecirculating ball and nut
fsusIndependent ball joint with coil springs
rsusLongitudinal leaf spring
gears3
rev3.35
5gearNot applicable
driveRear wheel drive
3gear1
1gear3.26
2gear1.84
vlocOn tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
tsize7.00 x 14
slocTrunk
Body style
doors4
Powertrain
axleSemifloating
Production
prod68828