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1966 Ranchero Specs.

In 1966 Ford continued with the Falcon styling for the Ranchero. 2 models were offered, the Standard and the Custom.

Standard Equipment

• ENGINE: 200 CI, 120 HP Inline 6 cylinder
• REAR AXLE: 3.50 to 1 ratio
• BRAKES: 10" x 2 1/2" front, 10" x 2" rear
• CLUTCH: 9", 70.7 sq. in.
• FUEL TANK: 20 Gals.
• COIL SPRINGS FRONT: 1265 lb. @ pad
• LEAF SPRINGS REAR: 975 lb. @ pad
• TRANS.: 3 speed

Standard Ranchero Equipment:

• heater/defroster
• chrome bumpers
• ICC emergency flasher
• backup lights
• single-speed windshield wipers
• bright metal exterior trim

Custom Ranchero Equipment:

• All standard equip. plus:
• crushed grain seat trim
• deluxe door trim panels and retainer moldings
• deluxe instrument panel trim
• full carpeting color-keyed interior
• deluxe back panel trim (interior)
• body side paint stripe
• additional bright metal trim

Wheelbase: 113" (both models)

Overall length: 198.7"

Max payload: Standard 850 lbs.

Custom: 1,250 lbs. w/heavy duty shocks & leaf springs.

Engine Options:

• 200 CI 120 HP 6 cylinder (1V) stand. equip.
• 289 CI 200 HP 8 cyl. (2V)
• 289 CI 225 HP 8 cyl. (4V)

Trans Options

• 3 speed man. for 6 cyl. stand. equip
• 3 speed man. for 8 cyl. stand. equip
• Cruise O Matic 3 speed auto trans. was optional for 6 & 8 cyl.
• 4 speed man. option for 8 cyl.

Rear Axle Ratios

• 6 Cylinder: 3 speed man./ Cruise O Matic
  • 3.25 conventional or 3.50 limited slip
• 8 Cylinder: 3 or 4 speed man.
  • 3.00 conventional
• 8 Cylinder: Cruise O Matic
  • 3.25 conventional or 3.00 limited slip

Other Options

• Air conditioning - all models except 8 cyl. w/ 4V
• Radio push button AM and antenna
• Seats: Stan. bench, optional buckets (custom model only)
• console w/shifter
• deluxe seat belts w/retractors and warning lights.
• Windshield wipers: stan. single speed, tinted glass, 2 speed wiper, non-glare mirror.
• Driver side remote mirror

Exterior Styling:

'66 Custom models had bright metal trim for rear window and door window frames, wheel lip moldings, customs also had "steerhead" emblems on pillars and tailgate. Both models had the "FORD" lettering on tailgate. (this was dropped on '67 models)

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1967 Fairlane Ranchero Specs.

In 1967, Ford changed from the Falcon styling to the midsize Fairlane. Basically, the front end was fitted with Fairlane parts. I have seen some owners of '66 Rancheros that have fitted them with '67 F'land body parts. The Ranchero and station wagon will interchange parts also. A new engine option was available this year to keep up with the demand for more horsepower. The 390 CI V8 was offered in a 2V or 4V, with man. or auto trans. Ford offered 3 versions of the Fairlane Ranchero: the Fairlane, Fairlane 500 and the 500 XL.

Standard Equipment

• ENGINE: 200 CI, 120 HP 6 cylinder
• BRAKES: 10" x 2 1/2" front, 10" x 2" rear
• CLUTCH: 9", 70.7 sq. in.
• FUEL TANK: 20 gals.
• COIL SPRINGS FRONT: 1240 lb. @ pad
• LEAF SPRINGS REAR: 990 lb @ pad
• TRANS.: 3 speed

Standard Fairlane Ranchero Equipment

• heater/defroster
• chrome bumpers
• ICC emergency flasher
• backup lights
• single-speed windshield wipers
• seat belts w/retractors
• LH or RH fresh air inlet
• bright metal exterior trim

Fairlane 500 Ranchero Equipment

• all stand. equip. plus:
• crushed grain seat trim
• electric clock
• deluxe door trim panels and retainter moldings
• deluxe instrument panel trim
• full carpeting
• color keyed interior

• deluxe back panel trim (interior)

• body side paint stripe
• additional bright metal trim including wheel covers

Fairlane 500 XL Ranchero Equipment

• all Fairlane stand. and 500 series equip. plus:
• bucket seats
• shifter console

Wheelbase: 113" all models

Overall length: 198.7" all models

Max. payload:

• Standard model: 850 lbs.
• Heavy duty package: 1250 lbs. w/heavy duty shocks & leaf springs.

Exterior Styling:

All 3 versions had "Ford" lettering on the hood lip and Ranchero script emblems on the rear fenders. The basic model had "Fairlane" script on the tailgate; the 500 had "Fairlane 500"; and the XL had "Fairlane 500/XL" The steerhead emblems appeared with the 500 & 500 XL's on the pillars and on the tailgate. The 500 and 500 XL's also shared bright door window frames, wheel covers, wheel well lip moldings and wide exterior trim. Grille emblems were either standard Fairlane issue or "GT" or "XL" depending on options.

Interior Styling:

• Standard equip consisted of:
• lockable glove box
• day/nite rearview mirror
• seat belt warning light

500 Series

• wall to wall carpeting
• additional instrument panel piece
• electric clock
• rear trim panel (interior)

500 XL Series

• bucket seats
• shifter console
• wider variety of color coded upholstery options

Engine Options

• 200 CI 120 HP 6 cyl. (single 1V) standard equip.
• 289 CI 200 HP 8 cyl. (2V)
• 390 CI 265 HP 8 cyl. (2V) w/man. trans.
• 390 CI 275 HP 8 cyl. (2V) w/auto. trans
• 390 CI 315 HP 8 cyl. (4V)

Trans. Options

• 3 speed man. for 6 cyl. stand. equip.
• 3 speed man. for 8 cyl. stand. equip.
• Cruise O Matic 3 speed auto trans. was an option for 6 & 8's.
• 4 speed man. option for 8's.

Rear Axle ratios:

6 cylinder:

• 3 speed man. & Cruise O Matic: 3.25, 3.50 conventional or 3.50 limited slip

289 V8

• 3 or 4 speed man.: 3.25 conventional, 3.00 conventional or limited slip
• Cruise O Matic: 3.00 limited slip

390 V8

• 3 or 4 speed man. & Cruise O Matic: 3.25 conventional or 3.00 conventional or limited slip
• 390 V8's also came equipped with 9" third member rear end.

Other Options:

• vacuum power boost brakes
• vac power front disc brakes
• AC - all models except 8 cyl. with 4V
• radio - push button AM & antenna.
• Stereosonic tape player
• Tachometer

Seats:

• Standard split bench
• Optional buckets (XL model only)
• deluxe seat belts w/retractors and warning light
• shoulder harnesses.

Windshield:

• Standard 2 speed wiper motor
• LH remote mirror
• inside non glard mirror
• optional tinted glass

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