These are standard specifications for the 1976 Ford Maverick, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column Shift; fully synchronized , 3 Automatic Select Shift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1977 |
| Price : | $3,120-$3,190 |
| Weight : | 2760 lbs | 1251.915 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 81 HP (59.616 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 151 Ft-Lbs (205 NM) @ 1700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 1-barrel YFA carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 87 HP (64.032 KW) @ 3000 RPM |
| Torque : | 187 Ft-Lbs (254 NM) @ 1900 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 1-barrel YFA carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Ford carburetor | |
3 Manual Column Shift; fully synchronized , 3 Automatic Select Shift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.99:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.75:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1976 : | 1,861,537 |
| Total 1976 Maverick production : | 139,687 |
| 1976 Ford Maverick | |
| Sedan 2 dr. 4 P : | 60,611 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 79,076 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V067000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO 192. POSSIBILITY THAT THE NYLON BUSHING IN THE ACCELERATORNCABLE MAY BECOME LOOSE DUE TO AN OVERSIZE RETAINING CLIP. A LOOSE BUSHING MAYLRESTRICT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE OR TO A LOWER SPEEDOR TO A SLOWER SPEED CONDITION, HOLDING CARBURETOR AT CONSTANT SPEED. SHOULDTHIS OCCUR, THE DRIVER CAN STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKES, SHIFTINGTO NEUTRAL AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING THE BUSHINGBUSHING RETAINING CLIP WHERE NECESSARY.) |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 75V211000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO 178.EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING.POSSIBILITY WHENSHIFTING THE HEATER-DEFROSTER SYSTEM SELECTOR CONTROL FROM CERTAIN HEATING,VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MODES TO THE DEFROST MODE IT MAY NOT ALWAYSRESPOND.SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE MODE DOOR MAY NOT IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO DEFROSTPOSITION AND, DEFROST AIR WOULD NOT BE DISCHARGED TO THE WINDSHIELD.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND REPLACING VACUUM MOTORS AND INCORRECT COMPONENTS WHERENECESSARY). |
Data updated January 2023
1976 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $43,400 |
1976 Ford Maverick FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Ford Maverick?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Ford Maverick? A: The 1976 Ford Maverick has wheelbase sizes of 103.00 and 109.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Ford Maverick? A: The 1976 Ford Maverick has lengths of 187.00 and 193.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Ford Maverick? A: The 1976 Ford Maverick has a width of 71.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Ford Maverick cost when new?A: The 1976 Ford Maverick cost approximately $3,120 to $3,190 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1976 Ford Maverick? A: The 1976 Ford Maverick was a Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1976? A: Ford produced 1,861,537 automobiles in 1976.Q: How many 1976 Mavericks were produced? A: Ford produced 139,687 examples of the Maverick in 1976.Q: What engines did the 1976 Ford Maverick have? A: The 1976 Ford Maverick had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 81 HP (59.616 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 151 Ft-Lbs (205 NM) @ 1700 RPM Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 87 HP (64.032 KW) @ 3000 RPM and 187 Ft-Lbs (254 NM) @ 1900 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1976 Ford Maverick have? A: The 1976 Ford Maverick had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column Shift; fully synchronized, 3 speed Automatic Select Shift.