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The "Codes/Specifications" page lists all of the VIN/Data Plate codes for the various options. Below are quick links to the various codes on this page. Also on this page are the body dimensions, such as wheel base and car length. To decode the Data Plate on the driver's door jamb, refer to the VIN/Data Plate Page and then use the codes below to decipher the specific information for your car.

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Assembly Plant Codes
Code LetterPlant
AAtlanta
BOakville (Canada)
EMahwah
FDearborn
GChicago
HLorain
JLos Angeles
KKansas City
PTwin Cities
RSan Jose
SAllen Park (pilot)
TMetuchen
ULouisville
WWayne
XSt. Thomas
YWixom
ZSt. Louis

 

Ford of Canada
Mercury CodeRegionFord Code
A1CentralB1
A2EasternB2
A3AtlanticB3
A4MidwesternB4
A6WesternB6
A7PacificB7
12Export12

 

District Codes
FordLincoln-Mercury
CodeDistrictCodeDistrict
00Special00Special
11Boston11Boston
12Buffalo15New York
13New York16Philadelphia
14Pittsburgh17Washington
15Newark21Atlanta
16Philadelphia22Dallas
17Washington23Jacksonville
21Atlanta26Memphis
22Charlotte31Buffalo
23Memphis32Cincinnati
24Jacksonville33Cleveland
25Richmond34Detroit
26New Orleans41Chicago
28Louisville42St. Louis
41Chicago46Twin Cities
42Cleveland51Denver
43Milwaukee52Los Angeles
45Lansing53Oakland
46Indianapolis54Seattle
47Cincinnati84Home Office Export
48Detroit90'sExport
52Dallas  
53Kansas City  
54Omaha  
55St. Louis  
56Davenport  
57Houston  
58Twin Cities  
71Los Angeles  
72San Jose  
73Salt Lake City  
74Seattle  
75Phoenix  
76Denver  
83Government  
84Home Office Reserve  
85American Red Cross  
86Recreational Vehicle Pool  
87Body Company  
89Transportation Services  
90'sExport  

Engine Codes

Engine Codes
CodesNo. of Cyls.Displacement
A8460-4V
C8460-4V (Police)
F8302-2V
H8351-2V
Q8351-4V
S8400-2V

Transmission Codes

Transmission Codes
CodesType
Manual
13-Speed
54-Speed
64-Speed
Automatic
WC-4
XFMX
UC-6
ZC-6 Special

Rear Axle Codes

Rear Axle Codes
ConventionalLockRatio
2K2.75
60 (zero)3.00
9R3.25
AS3.50
GX3.55

 

WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS

Type

Stamped Steel Ventilated Disc with Safety-Type Rims

Number of Studs

5

Diameter and Rim Width

Standard Models

Gran Torino Elite

Models using H70 x 14



14� x 5.5�

15" x 6.0"

14� x 6.0'

Optional 14" x 7.0" Magnum Wheels

all models, except Station Wagons (NA with fender skirts)

Optional 15" x 6.5' Wheels

(Elite only.)

 

STEERING SPECIFICATIONS

Linkage Type Parallelogram with Cross-Link and Idler Arm

Gear Type Recirculating Ball and Nut-Type

Overall Steering Ratio
-Manual 30.7:1
-Power 21.8:1

Turning Diameter (Curb-to-Curb)
-(2-Door) - 41.0 ft.
-(4-Door) - N.A.

Steering Wheel Diameter - 15.0 x 15.5-inch

Steering Wheel Turns (Lock-to-Lock)
-Manual - 5.0 
-Power - 3.99

 

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT DISC/
REAR DRUM

ALL
SEDANS

ALL
STATION
WAGONS

Brake Rotor Dia. (Disc)

Outer Working Surface Dia.

Inner Working Surface Dia.

Front Swept Area*

10.72

10.72

6.785

211.9 sq. in.

10.72

10.72

6.785

211.9 sq. in.

Drum Diameter/ Width

Rear Swept Area*

Total Front and
Rear Swept Area*

10 x 2.5

157 sq. in.


368.9 sq. in.

11 x 2.25

155 sq. in.


366.9 sq. in.

Lining Material
Lining Attachment

Molded Riveted Asbestos

Parking Brake-Type

Mechanical Application of Rear Brakes

*Swept Area is the effective working surface.
Power Brakes standard on Station Wagons.  

Exterior Paint Color Codes

Code	   			M-32J Number      				Color

1C				1724-A						Black
1D				5106-A						Silver Met.
1E				5222-A						Lt. Silver Cloud Met.
1G				5299-A						Silver Met.
1H				5363-A						Med. Slate Blue Met.
2B				3560-A						Brt. Red
2E				2008-A						Red
2G				5070-A						Med. Red Met.
2M				3413-A						Dk. Red
3A				 921-A						Platinum
3B				3429-A						Light Blue
3D				5087-A						Med. Blue Met.
3E				5097-A						Brt. Blue Met.
3G				5094-A						Brt. Dk. Blue Met.
3L				5209-A						Silver Blue Met.
3M				5213-A						Silver Blue Met.
3N				5226-A						Light Grabber Blue
3P				5401-A						Med. Blue Met.
3Q				5364-A						Pastel Blue
4A				5023-A						Pastel Lime
4B				5025-A						Brt. Green Gold Met.
4Q				3542-A						Dark Green Met.
4T				5211-A						Med. Ivy Bronze Met.
4U				5212-A						Brt. lime Gold Met.
4V				5233-A						Dk. Yellow Green Met.
4W				5177-A						Med. Lime Yellow
4Y				5393-A						Dk. Ivory Bronze Met.
5H				3564-A						Ginger Met.
5J				5071-A						Dk. Ginger Met.
5M				5144-A						Med. Chestnut Met.
5Q				5247-A						Dk. Brown Met.
5R				5267-A						Brt. Gold Bronze Met.
5S				5251-A						Med. Beige
5T				5145-A						Saddle Bronze Met.
5U				5298-A						Tan Met.
5V				5297-A						Buff
5W				5296-A						Orange
5Y				5365-A						Dk. Copper Met.
5Z				5391-A						Unique Gold Met.
6C				3492-A						Med. Goldenrod
6F				5079-A						Brt. Yellow Gold Met.
6G				5086-A						Brt. Gold Yellow Met.
6L				5136-A						Med. Gold Met.
6M				5237-A						Med. Dk. Gold Met.
6N				5029-A						Maize Yellow
9A				1619-A						White
9C				5289-A						White Decor.
9D				5418-A						White (Polar)
45				5410-A						Aqua Blue Met.
51				5395-A						Ginger Bronze Met.
52				5302-A						Copper Met.
54				5409-A						Unique Gold Met.


Interior Trim Codes


Torino/Elite/Ranchero

Akron/Corinth Vinyl
(L/B Bench)
AA		Black
AB		Med. Blue
AR		Med. Green
AU		Lt. Tan

Barletta B/Cloth and
Corinth Vinyl (L/B Bench)
BA		Black
BB		Med. Blue
BR		Med. Green
BU		Lt. Tan
BY		Lt. Gold
BZ		Med. Saddle

Ruffino/Corinth Vinyl
(L/B Bench)
CA		Black
CB		Med. Blue
CR		Med. Green
CU		Lt. Tan
CY		Lt. Gold
CZ		Saddle

Mateao/Corinth Vinyl
(Bucket)
DA		Black
DB		Med. Blue
DU		Lt. Tan

Mateao/Corinth Vinyl
(Flight Bench)
EA		Black/Vermilion
EB		Med. Blue
EU		Lt. Tan/Orange

Victoria B/Cloth and Mateao Vinyl
(Split Bench)
FB		Med. Blue
FU		Med. Lt. Tan
FY		Med. Lt. Gold

Mateao/Corinth Vinyl
(Split Bench)
GA		Black
GB		Med. Blue
GR		Med. Green
GU		Lt. Tan
GY		Lt. Gold
GZ		Med. Saddle

Aurora B/Cloth and Mateao Vinyl 
(Split Bench)
JB		Med. Blue
JU		Med. Tan
JY		Med. Gold

Ruffino/Corinth Vinyl 
(L/B Bench)
HA		Black
HB		Med. Blue
HR		Med. Green
HZ		Med. Saddle
 

 

Charts shown reflect the color and trim combinations. Exterior colors and codes are in the first chart and the trim combinations follow. Colors and codes referenced are the same as those shown in your Color and Trim Book.

EXTERIOR COLORS AND CODES

Color

Code

Color

Code

White

9A

Medium Copper
Metallic

5M

Black

1C

Saddle Bronze

 

Bright Red

2B

Metallic

5T

Dark Blue Metallic

3G

Dark Olive Gold
Metallic

6M

Medium Blue Metallic

3D

Medium Ivy Yellow

6N

Medium Pastel Blue

3Q

Green Glow

4T*

Dark Green Metallic

4Q

Ginger Glow

5J*

Gold Glow

6F*

Pastel Lime

4A

Tan Glow

5U*

  *Extra Cost Metallic Glow Paint

 

ALL TORINO (LOW SERIES)

ALL VINYL-STANDARD

Interior Trims

Exterior Color

Color

Code

Availability Codes

Black

AA

9A, 1C, 2B, 4A, 4Q, 4T,
5M, 6F, 6M, 6N

Medium Blue

AB

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Medium Green
(Torino Wagon)

AR

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

Lt. Tan*

AU

9A, 4Q, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U, 2B

*N.A. On Station Wagons

 

GRAN TORINO 4-DOOR 2-DOOR AND HARDTOP

CLOTH AND VINYL - STANDARD

Interior Trims

Exterior Color

Color

Code

Availability Codes

Black

BA

9A, 1C, 2B, 4A, 4Q, 4T,

5M, 6F, 6M, 6N

Medium Blue

BB

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Medium Green

BR

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

Lt. Tan

BU

9A, 2B, 4Q, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U

Medium Saddle

BZ

9A, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U, 6F

    

GRAN TORINO

PLEATED VINYL OPTION

Color

Code

Availability Codes

Black

CA

9A, 1 C, 2B, 4A, 4Q, 4T,
5M, 6F, 6M, 6N

Medium Blue

CB

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Medium Green

CR

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

Lt. Tan

CU

9A, 4Q, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U, 2B

Medium Saddle

CZ

9A, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U, 6F

White with Black*

CW

9A, 1C, 2B

White with Blue*

CQ

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

White with Green*

C5

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

White with Gold*

C8

9A, 6F, 6M, 6N

White with Saddle*

C9

9A, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U

*N.A. on Gran Torino Wagon *Available on 2‑door models

 

GRAN TORINO SPORT

ALL-VINYL BUCKET SEAT-OPTION

Color

Code

Availability Codes

Black/Vermillion

DA

9A, 1C, 2B

Med. Blue/Lt. Blue

DB

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Lt. Tan/Orange

DU

9A, 4Q, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U, 2B

 

GRAN TORINO SPORT

ALL-VINYL FLIGHT BENCH-STANDARD

Color

Code

Availability Codes

Black/Vermillion

EA

9A, 1C, 2B

Med. Blue/Lt. Blue

EB

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Lt. Tan/Orange

EU

9A, 4Q, 5J 5M, 5T, SU, 2B

White with Black*

EW

9A, 1C, 2B

White with Blue*

EQ

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

White with Saddle*

E9

9A, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U

 

GRAN TORINO BROUGHAM

CLOTH AND VINYL SPLIT BENCH-STANDARD

Color

Code

Availability Codes

Medium Blue

FB

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Med. Lt. Tan

FU

9A, 4Q, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U, 2B

Med. Lt. Gold

FY

9A, 4A, 6F, 6M, 6N

 

GRAN TORINO BROUGHAM

SUPER-SOFT VINYL SPLIT BENCH-OPTION

Color

Code

Availability Codes

Medium Blue

GB

9A, 3D 3G 3Q

Lt. Tan

GU

9A,4Q,5J, 5M, 5T, 5U, 2B

Lt. Gold

GY

9A, 1C, 4A, 6F, 6M, 6N

 

GRAN SQUIRE TORINO BROUGHAM SQUIRE

SUPER-SOFT VINYL OPTION SPLIT BENCH

Color

Code

Availability Codes

Black

GA

9A, 1C, 2B, 4A, 4Q, 4T,
5M, 6F, 6M, 6N

Medium Blue

GB

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Medium Green

GR

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

Medium Saddle

GZ

9A, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U, 6F

 

GRAN TORINO SQUIRE

PLEATED VINYL-STANDARD

Color

Code

Availability Codes

Black

HA

9A, 1C, 2B, 4A, 4Q, 4T,
5M, 6F, 6M, 6N

Medium Blue

HB

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Medium Green

HR

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

Medium Saddle

HZ

9A, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U, 6F

 

VINYL ROOF*

Roof Color

Code

Exterior Color Code

Black

OA

9A, 1C, 2B, 4A, 4Q, 4T,
5M, 6F, 6M, 6N

White

OW

All

Blue

OB

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Green

OR

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

Tan

OU

9A, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U

Gold

OY

9A, 1C, 4A, 6F, 6M, 6N

Brown

OT

9A, 5J, 5M, 5T, 5U, 6F

*Gran Torino Brougham bodyside molding color‑keyed
to roof color.

EXTERIOR COLORS AND CODES

Color

Code

Color

Code

White

9A

Dark Green
Metallic

4Q

Black

1C

Medium Copper
Metallic

5M

Silver Metallic

1G

Dark Red

2M

Dark Olive Gold
Metallic

6M

Med. Blue Metallic

3D

Medium Ivy Yellow

6N

Dark Blue Metallic

3G

Green Glow*
Ginger Glow*

4T
5J

Pastel Blue

3Q

Tan Glow*

5U

Pastel Lime

4A

Gold Glow*

6F

    

*Extra Cost Metallic Glow Paint

 

WESTMINSTER VINYL BENCH CLOTH AND STANDARD SEATS

Interior Trims

 

Exterior Color

Color

Code

Availability Codes

Black

JA

9A, 1C, 2M, 4A, 4Q
4T, 5M, 617, 6M, 6N

Medium Blue

JB

9A, 1G, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Medium Green

JR

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

Lt. Tan

JU

9A, 1C, 4Q, 5J, 5M, 5U

 

ALL BENCH VINYL-OPTION SEATS

Interior Trims
Color

Code

Exterior Color
Availability Codes

Black

KA

9A, 1C, 1G, 2M, 4A,
4Q, 4T, 5M, 6F, 6M, 6N

Medium Blue

KB

9A, 1G, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Medium Green

KR

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

Lt. Tan

KU

9A, 1C, 4Q, 5J, 5M, 5U

 

KNIT INTERIOR CLOTH DECOR SPLIT AND VINYL GROUP BENCH

Interior Trims
Color

Code

Exterior Color
Availability Codes

Medium Blue

LB

9A, 1G, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Dark Red

LD

9A, 1C, 1G, 2M

Medium Green

LR

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

Lt. Tan

LU

9A, 1C, 4Q, 5J, 5M, 5U

 

SUPER INTERIOR SOFT SPLIT VINYL DECOR GROUP BENCH

Interior Trims
Color

Code

Exterior Color
Availability Codes

Black

GA

9A, 1C, 1G, 2M, 4A, 4T,
4Q, 5M, 6F, 6M, 6N

Medium Blue

GB

9A, 1G, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Dark Red

GD

9A, IC, IG, 2M

Medium Green

GR

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

Lt. Tan

GU

9A, 1C, 4Q, 5J, 5M, 5U

White with Blue

GQ

9A, 3D, 3G, 3Q

White with Black

GW

9A, 1C

White with Green

G5

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

White with Tan

GM

9A, 5J, 5M, 5U

White with Red

GN

9A, 2M

White with Gold

G8

9A, 6F, 6M, 6N

 

ODENSE GRAIN VINYL ROOF

Color

Code

Exterior Color Codes

Black

OA

9A, 1C, 1G, 2M, 4Q, 4T,
5M, 6F, 6M, 6N

White

OW

9A, 1C, 2M, 3D, 3G, 3Q,
4A, 4Q, 4T, 6F, 04, 6N

Dark Blue

OB

9A, 1G, 3D, 3G, 3Q

Medium Green

OR

9A, 4A, 4Q, 4T

Brown

OT

9A, 5J, 5M, 5U

Tan

OU

9A, 1C, 5J, 5M, 5U

Red

OD

9A, 1G, 2M

Gold

OY

9A, 6F, 6M, 6N

 

Body Serial and Style Codes

Vehicle
Body
Serial
Code
Body
Style
Code
Body TypeModel
Elite2165M2-Dr. Hardtop 
Torino/
Ranchero

25
27
30
31
32
33
38
40
42
43
47
48
49
65B
53B
65D
53D
65K
53K
65R
71B
71D
71K
97D
97R
97K
2-Dr. Hardtop
4-Dr. Sedan Hardtop
2-Dr. Hardtop
4-Dr. Sedan Hardtop
2-Dr. Hardtop
4-Dr. Sedan Hardtop
2-Dr. Hardtop
Torino
Gran Torino
Gran Torino Squire
Ranchero 500
Ranchero GT
Ranchero Squire
Torino

Gran Torino

Gran Torino Brougham

Gran Torino Sport
Station Wagon*


Ranchero

Cougar9365F2-Dr. HardtopXR-7

 

BODY DIMENSIONS

TORINO MODEL

4-Door Pillared Hardtops

2-Door Hardtops

Station Wagons

All dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

Torino

Gran
Torino

Gran
Torino
Brougham

Torino

Gran
Torino

Gran
Torino
Brougham

Gran
Torino
Sport

Gran
Torino
Elite

Torino

Gran
Torino

Gran
Torino
Squire

GENERAL

Wheelbase

Tread-Front

-Rear

Height-Overall

Length-Overall

Width-Overall

-At center pillar



118

63.4

63.5

53.5

215.4

79.3

76.8



118

63.4

63.5

53.5

217.6

79.3

76.8



118

63.4

63.5

53.5

217.6

79.3

76.8



114

63.4

63.5

52.8

211.4

79.3

77.2



114

63.4

63.5

52.8

213.6

79.3

77.2



114

63.4

63.5

52.4

213.6

79.3

77.2



114

63.4

63.5

52.4

213.6

79.3

77.2



114

63.0

62.8

52.8

216.1

78.5

75.2



118

63.4

63.5

55.4

220.4

79.0

76.8



118

63.4

63.5

55.4

221.6

79.0

76.8



118

63.4

63.5

54.7

221.6

79.9

76.8

FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE ROOM

Door opening height (scuff plate to windcord)

Foot clearance

Entrance height (seat to windcord)




36.7


15.1

30.4




36.7


15.1

30.0




36.7


15.1

30.0




36.7


15.1

30.4




36.7


15.1

30.0




36.7


15.1

30.0




36.7


15.1

30.0




36.7


15.1

30.0




36.8


15.1

30.4




36.8


15.1

30.0




36.8


15.0

30.0

REAR DOOR ENTRANCE ROOM

Door opening height (scuff plate to windcord)

Foot clearance

Entrance height (seat to windcord)




36.4


11.2

29.7




36.4


11.2

29.7




36.4


11.2

29.7




-


-

-




-


-

-




-


-

-




-


-

-




-


-

-




36.5


13.0

29.2

 

36.5


12.8

29.2




36.5


12.8

29.2

FRONT SEAT ROOM

Head room (effective)

Maximum leg room to accelerator

Hip room

Shoulder room

Steering wheel to thigh clearance



38.4

42.5

59.4

58.6

4.0



38.1

42.1

59.4

58.6

3.4



37.8

41.9

59.4

58.6

3.4



37.7

42.5

59.4

58.6

4.0



37.4

42.1

59.4

58.6

3.6



37.3

42.1

59.4

58.6

3.6



37.3

41.9

56.7

57.2

3.6



37.3

41.9

59.4

58.6



38.5

42.5

59.4

58.6

4.0



38.2

42.1

59.4

58.6

3.6



38.0

41.9

59.4

58.6

3.6

REAR SEAT (OR SWAGON 2ND SEAT)

Head room (effective)

Minimum effective leg room

Hip room

Shoulder room





36.9

37.8

59.4

58.4





36.9

37.6

59.4

58.4





36.9

37.0

59.4

58.4





36.3

33.2

58.0

56.9





36.3

33.0

58.0

56.9





36.3

33.0

58.0

56.9





36.2

33.0

56.7

57.2





36.1

33.0

58.0

56.9





38.5

37.3

59.3

58.4





38.4

37.1

59.3

58.4





38.3

37.0

59.3

58.4

3RD SEAT ROOM

Head room (effective)

Leg room (effective)

Hip room

Shoulder room



-

-

-

-



-

-

-

-



-

-

-

-



-

-

-

-



-

-

-

-



-

-

-

-



-

-

-

-



-

- .

-

-



37.4

31.1

38.0

48.4



37.4

31.1

38.0

48.4



37.4

31.1

38.0

48.4

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

Usable luggage capacity (cu. ft.)

Lift-over height



16.5

29.6



16.5

29.6



16.5

29.2



16.5

29.6



16.5

29.6



16.5

29.2



16.5

29.2



16.5

29.4



-

-



-

-



-

-

CARGO COMPARTMENT

Cargo volume (cu. ft.)

Maximum floor length (open tailgate)

Load floor length (closed tailgate)

Maximum rear opening width

Rear opening height

Minimum floor width (between wheelhousings)



-

-

-

-

-

-



-

-

-

-

-

-



-

-

-

-

-

-



-

-

-

-

-

-



-

-

-

-

-

-



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84.9*

109.5

87.5

51.0

28.8

48.2



84.9

109.5

87.5

51.0

28.8

48.2



84.9

109.5

87.5

51.0

28'8

48.2

GLASS AREA (Sq. In.)

Windshield glass exposed surface area

Side glass exposed surface area

Backlight glass exposed surface area

Total glass exposed surface area



1383.8

1307.5

887.0

3578.3



1383.8

1307.5

887.0

3578.3



1383.8

1307.5

887.0

3578.3



1383.8

1104.5

887.0

3376.1



1383.8

1104.5

887.0

3375.3



1383.8

1104.5

887.0

3375.3



1383.8

1104.5

887.0

3375.3



1383.8

1307.5

887.0

3578.3



1383.8

2370.2

557.4

4332.8



1383.8

2370.2

557.4

4332.8



1383.8

2370.2

557.4

4332.8

CURB WEIGHT (Pounds)
302-2V, Automatic Transmission

f 4040

4090

4145

3955

3985

4070

4015

4350

4405

14440

4480

*Additional 8.1 cubic feet for underfloor storage.  

 
 

 

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