These are standard specifications for the 1974 Ford Ranchero, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1972 - 1976 |
| Price : | $4,420 |
| Weight : | 4655 lbs | 2111.472 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Serial code number 'H' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 148 HP (108.928 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1974 : | 2,179,791 |
| 1974 Ford Ranchero | |
| Custom 500 Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 12,104 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 74V011000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPEED CONTROL OPTION MAY HAVE THEVENT SOLENOID ARMATURE BIND WITHIN THE SERVO ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF AN UNDERSIZEBRASS EYELET THAT GUIDES THE ARMATURE.SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THE SPEEDCONTROL SYSTEM WILL MAINTAIN OR, IF THE BINDING OCCURS IN THE ACCELERATOR MODE,IT WILL INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING EVEN THOUGH THEDRIVER ATTEMPTS TO DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGWITH IMPROVED PARTS). |
Data updated January 2023
1974 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,750 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $13,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $34,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1974 Ford Ranchero FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Ford Ranchero?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Ford Ranchero? A: The 1974 Ford Ranchero has a wheelbase size of 121.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Ford Ranchero? A: The 1974 Ford Ranchero has a length of 226.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Ford Ranchero? A: The 1974 Ford Ranchero has a width of 80.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Ford Ranchero cost when new?A: The 1974 Ford Ranchero had a base price of approximately $4,420 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1974 Ford Ranchero? A: The 1974 Ford Ranchero was a Custom 500 Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1974? A: Ford produced 2,179,791 automobiles in 1974.Q: What engine did the 1974 Ford Ranchero have? A: The engine powering the 1974 Ford Ranchero was a V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 148 HP (108.928 KW) @ 3800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1974 Ford Ranchero have? A: The 1974 Ford Ranchero had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.