VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1971
Make Ford
Series Custom 6
Trim Level Sedan
Original Base Price $2,940.00
No. Produced 41,602
Body
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 4
Model Number 54B
Weight 3,845lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 121 inches
Length 216.2 inches
Width 79.2 inches
Height 54.9 inches
Front Tread 63.3 inches
Rear Tread 64.3 inches
Engine
Type Inline 6, overhead valve
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3.18 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.9 to 1
Brake Horsepower 140@4000
Rated Horsepower 38.4
Torque 230@2200
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Transmission
Type Constant mesh
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.99 to 1
2nd 1.75
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 3.17
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.25 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Brakes
Service Dual hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Regular
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size F78 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 14.4 Quarts
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. Starting 1a51V100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11 Digits 1: Model year Digits 2: Assembly plant Digits 3-4: Body style Digits 5: Engine Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.