These are standard specifications for the 1968 Ford Fairlane, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1969 |
| Price : | $2,455-$3,030 |
| Weight : | 2890 lbs | 1310.882 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Serial number code 'U' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 75 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | Serial number code 'T' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number codes 'Y' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number codes 'X' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'Z' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1968 : | 1,753,334 |
| Total 1968 Fairlane production : | 371,787 |
| 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
| 500 Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 3,761 |
| 500 Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 32,452 |
| 500 Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 33,282 |
| 500 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 42,390 |
| 500 Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 10,190 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 44,683 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 18,146 |
| Station wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 14,800 |
| Torino GT Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 5,310 |
| Torino GT Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 74,135 |
| Torino GT Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 23,939 |
| Torino Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 35,964 |
| Torino Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 17,962 |
| Torino Squire Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 14,773 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19680101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 68V018000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT IMPROPER HEAT-TREATED CENTER LINK PIN TO STEERING IDLER ARM MAY FAIL DUE TO TENSION STRESS AFTER TIGHTENING THE RETAINING NUT.FAILURE OF THIS PIN COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITH PROPER HEAT-TREATED PIN.) |
Data updated January 2023
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Ford Fairlane FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Ford Fairlane?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane has wheelbase sizes of 113.00 and 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane has lengths of 201.00 and 203.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Ford Fairlane cost when new?A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane cost approximately $2,455 to $3,030 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane was offered as a 500 Convertible, 500 Fastback Coupe, 500 Hardtop Coupe, 500 Sedan, 500 Station Wagon, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station wagon, Torino GT Convertible, Torino GT Fastback Coupe, Torino GT Hardtop Coupe, Torino Hardtop Coupe, Torino Sedan, Torino Squire Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1968? A: Ford produced 1,753,334 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 1968 Fairlanes were produced? A: Ford produced 371,787 examples of the Fairlane in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1968 Ford Fairlane had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.