1976 Ford Pinto Specifications

Specifications

1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1978 1980

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1971 - 1980
Price :	$2,895-$3,670
Weight :	2450 lbs \| 1111.301 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2294 cc \| 140.0 cu in. \| 2.3 L.
Power :	92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	121 Ft-Lbs (164 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Holley 2-barrel carburetor

V 6 60-degree
Displacement :	2799 cc \| 170.8 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Power :	103 HP (75.808 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	149 Ft-Lbs (202 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	2.7 in \| 69 mm.
Compression :	8.7:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1976 :	1,861,537
Total 1976 Pinto production :	290,132
1976 Ford Pinto
Hatchback 2 dr. 4 P :	92,540
Sedan 2 dr. 4 P :	92,264
Station Wagon 2 dr. 4 P :	105,328

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E064000
Summary	CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence	A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy	FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

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	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V112000
Notes	FORD MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 199.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT SEAT BACK RESTRAININGDEVICES THAT MAY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYSTANDARD NO.207.THIS CONDITION RESULTED BECAUSE SCREWS SECURING THE LATCHSTRIKER TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME WERE NOT PROPERLY PROCESSED BY THEIRMANUFATURER.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SCREW AS NECESSARY).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	78V069000
Summary	IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY'.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSTALL A PAIR OF FRONT BUMPER BRACKET EXTENSION PLATES TO SUPPLY ADDED PROTECTION FOR THIS FUEL LINE CONNECTION.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM A VEHICLE COLLISION COULDLEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V134000
Notes	FORD CAMPAIGN NO 202.POSSIBILITY THAT THE REAR SEAT CUSHIONS FAIL TO MEETREQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO.207.THE CUSHION FRAME WAS FOUND TO CONTAINCUSHION-TO-UNDERBODY ATTACHING BRACKETS THAT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAMEAS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE SPOT WELDS.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REWORKINGSEAT CUSHION FRAME TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.207).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V170000
Notes	FORD MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 209.POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3LITRE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE AT THE RUBBER HOSE CONNECTING THEFUEL TUBE TO THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER.FUEL LEAKAGE MAY BE CAUSED BY ACOMBINATION OF FACTORS, INCLUDING FUEL TUBE MISALIGNMENT, IMPROPER HOSECLAMPING AND A CHANGE TO A LESS FLEXIBLE, DOUBLE BRAIDED HOSE.FUEL ODORS MAYPROVIDE WARNING TO DRIVERS.SHOULD LEAKAGE OCCUR, A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THEOCCURANCE OF AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING FUELHOSE, CLAMP AND ALIGNMENT OF FUEL TUBE WHEN NECESSARY).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19710801
NHTSA Campaign ID	78V143000
Summary	IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE IS STRUCK FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER PIPE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE TANK OR THE TANK COULD BE PUNCTURED IN THE FORWARD FACE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER FUEL FILLER PIPE HAVING AN IMPROVED SEAL. ALSO, A POLYETHYLENE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTON: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION,COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1976 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1
Avg. Household Income :	$16,000
Avg. Home :	$43,400

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Ford Pinto? A: The 1976 Ford Pinto has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1976 Ford Pinto? A: The 1976 Ford Pinto has a length of 169.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1976 Ford Pinto? A: The 1976 Ford Pinto has a width of 69.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1976 Ford Pinto cost when new?A: The 1976 Ford Pinto cost approximately $2,895 to $3,670 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Ford Pinto? A: The 1976 Ford Pinto was offered as a Hatchback, Pony Sedan, Sedan, Square Hatchback, Squire Wagon, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1976? A: Ford produced 1,861,537 automobiles in 1976.

Q: How many 1976 Pintos were produced? A: Ford produced 290,132 examples of the Pinto in 1976.

Q: What engines did the 1976 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1976 Ford Pinto had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 121 Ft-Lbs (164 NM) @ 3000 RPM

V 6 (2799 cc | 170.8 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 103 HP (75.808 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 149 Ft-Lbs (202 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1976 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1976 Ford Pinto had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.