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1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Ranchero 2-Dr. Utility

Upscale Ranchero with enhanced trim competing with El Camino
9A48M282061
8 Cyl. 351 C.I. (4-V) (290 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Utility
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Ranchero 2-Dr. Utility

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 48 Fairlane 500 Ranchero
Engine Code M 8 Cyl. 351 C.I. (4-V) (290 HP)
Serial Number 282061 Production #282061

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500 Ranchero
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Utility
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 C.I. (4-V) (290 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower290 HP
Compression Ratio10.7:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Front tread58.8
Rear tread58.5
Wheelbase116

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

No. Produced 11214

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Single downdraft
Displacement 250 cu. in.
Type Constant mesh
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Cooling System 9.9 Quarts
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Fuel Type Regular
Radiator Tubular and fin
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment 351 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment Power steering
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Hotchkiss
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Tire Size 7.35 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Origin United States
Make Ford
Model Year 1969
Series Fairlane 6 500
Model Number 66B
Body Maker Ford
Brake Size 10 in.
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service Dual hydraulic
Fuel 20 gal.
Rear Differential 4 pt.
Oil 4.5 qt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 :1
Torque 240@1600 ft/lbs
Brake Horsepower 155@4000 hp
Main Bearings 7
Cylinders 6
Wheelbase 116 in.
Rear Tread 58.5 in.
Front Tread 58.8 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.0 :1
Carburetor Autolite
Clutch Size 9 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 3.68 & 3.91

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.