1972 Ford Ranchero Specifications

Specifications

1972 1974 1975

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1972 - 1976

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	4097 cc \| 250.0 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	98 BHP (72.128 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 1-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4949 cc \| 302.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5752 cc \| 351.0 cu in. \| 5.8 L.
Power :	153 HP (112.608 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	8.3:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'S'
Displacement :	6555 cc \| 400.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	172 HP (126.592 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic C-6 SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1972 :	2,246,563
1972 Ford Ranchero

Handling

Recall

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V097000
Summary	SEVEN-BLADE COOLING FANS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE BLADES DUE TO STRESSES GENERATED DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE SEVEN BLADE FAN WITH A FAN OF FIVE BLADE DESIGN, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 302, 351, OR 400 CIDENGINES AND AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BLADES MAY BECOME FRAGMENTED AND PIECES COULD BEPROPELLED IN ALL DIRECTIONS, DAMAGING OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. NEARBY PERSONSCOULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.NOTE: VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE SERVICED WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND THE ENGINE RUNNINGUNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19710701
NHTSA Campaign ID	72V095000
Notes	FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-2D AND H-2D #2.POSSIBILITY THAT REAR AXLE BEARING MAYDETERIORATE DUE TO HIGH AXLE SHAFT DEFLECTION.DETERIORATION OF BEARINGUSUALLY WILL PRODUCE SUFFICIENT NOISE AND VIBRATION TO INDICATE NEED FORREPAIR; RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF AXLE SHAFT WILL RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OFTRACTIVE EFFECT AS IT DISENGAGES FROM DIFFERENTIAL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WITH LARGER DIAMETER SHAFT AXLE AND NEW BEARING.)

Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19720301
NHTSA Campaign ID	72V240000
Notes	FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-5B.W/POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING GEARASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT WITH WORM AND VALVE ASSEMBLY TORSION ROD LOCK PININADVERTENTLY OMITTED.IF CONDITION EXISTS, COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PIN WHERE NECESSARY.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1972 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,800
Avg. Home :	$27,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.55

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Ford Ranchero? A: The 1972 Ford Ranchero has a wheelbase size of 118.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 Ford Ranchero? A: The 1972 Ford Ranchero has a length of 215.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1972 Ford Ranchero? A: The 1972 Ford Ranchero has a width of 79.00 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 Ford Ranchero? A: The 1972 Ford Ranchero was a Coupe utility.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1972? A: Ford produced 2,246,563 automobiles in 1972.

Q: What engines did the 1972 Ford Ranchero have? A: The 1972 Ford Ranchero had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 98 BHP (72.128 KW) @ 3400 RPM

V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 153 HP (112.608 KW) @ 3800 RPM

V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 172 HP (126.592 KW) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Ford Ranchero have? A: The 1972 Ford Ranchero had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic C-6 SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic.