1955 FORD

Model Designations:

Ford Mainline Six, Series A5

Ford Mainline V-8, Series U5 or P5

Ford Customline Six, Series A5

Ford Customline V-8, Series U5 or P5

Ford Fairlane Six, Series A5

Ford Fairlane V-8, Series U5 or P5

Ford Station Wagon Six, Series A5

Ford Station Wagon V-8, Seires U5 or P5

Note: V-8 Series U5 had the 272 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine

V-8 Seires P5 had the 292 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine

Ford Mainline Six, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #73A

Factory Price: $1,753; Shipping Weight: 3,106 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #70A

Factory Price: $1,707; Shipping Weight: 3,064 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 70D

Factory Price: $1,606; Shipping Weight: 3,026 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Includes Ford Mainline Six Series & V-8 Production.

Ford Mainline V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73A

Factory Price: $1,853; Shipping Weight: 3,216 Pounds

Production Total: 41,794 *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70A

Factory Price: $1,807; Shipping Weight: 3,174 Pounds

Production Total: 76,698 *

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 70D

Factory Price: $1,706; Shipping Weight: 3,136 Pounds

Production Total: 8,809*

* Includes Ford Mainline Six Series & V-8 Production.

Ford Customline Six, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B

Factory Price: $1,845; Shipping Weight: 3,126 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B

Factory Price: $1,801; Shipping Weight: 3,084 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals included with Customline V-8.

Ford Customline V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B

Factory Price: $1,945; Shipping Weight: 3,236 Pounds

Production Total: 235,417 *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B

Factory Price: $1,901; Shipping Weight: 3,194 Pounds

Production Total: 236,575 *

* Production Totals include Ford Customline Six & V-8 Series.

Ford Fairlane Six, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73C

Factory Price: $1,960; Shipping Weight: 3,134 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70C

Factory Price: $1,914; Shipping Weight: 3,088 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 60B

Factory Price: $2,095; Shipping Weight: 3,184 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop, Crown Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 64A

Factory Price: $2,272; Shipping Weight: 3,264 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Crown Victoria Skyliner Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 64B

Factory Price: $2,164; Shipping Weight: 3,245 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B

Factory Price: $2,224; Shipping Weight: 3,248 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals include Ford Fairland Six & V-8 Series.

Ford Fairlane V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73C

Factory Price: $2,060; Shipping Weight: 3,268 Pounds

Production Total: 254,437*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70C

Factory Price: $2,014; Shipping Weight: 3,222 Pounds

Production Total: 173,311*

2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 60B

Factory Price: $2,195; Shipping Weight: 3,318 Pounds

Production Total: 113,372*

2 Door Hardtop, Crown Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 64A

Factory Price: $2,302; Shipping Weight: 3,380 Pounds

Production Total: 33,165*

2 Door Crown Victoria Skyliner Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 64B

Factory Price: $2,372; Shipping Weight: 3,386 Pounds

Production Total: 1,999*

2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B

Factory Price: $2,324; Shipping Weight: 3,382 Pounds

Production Total: 49,666*

* Production Totals include Ford Fairlane Six & V-8 Series.

Ford Station Wagon 6, Body Styles:

2 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #59A

Factory Price: $2,043; Shipping Weight: 3,309 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Custom Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59B

Factory Price: $2,109; Shipping Weight: 3,327 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 79B

Factory Price: $2,156; Shipping Weight: 3,393 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # 79B

Factory Price: $2,287; Shipping Weight: 3,469 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Country Squire Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # 79C

Factory Price: $2,392; Shipping Weight: 3,471 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals include Ford Station Wagon Six & V-8 Series.

Ford Station Wagon V-8, Body Styles:

2 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #59A

Factory Price: $2,143; Shipping Weight: 3,443 Pounds

Production Total: 40,493*

2 Door Custom Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59B

Factory Price: $2,209; Shipping Weight: 3,461 Pounds

Production Total: 43,671*

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 79B

Factory Price: $2,256; Shipping Weight: 3,527 Pounds

Production Total: 55,075*

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # 79B

Factory Price: $2,387; Shipping Weight: 3,603 Pounds

Production Total: 53,209*

4 Door Country Squire Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # 79C

Factory Price: $2,492; Shipping Weight: 3,605 Pounds

Production Total: 19,011*

* Production Totals include Ford Station Wagon Six & V-8 Series.

1955 FORD

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 115-1/2"

Tire Sizes:

All Except Station Wagons: 6.70 X 15"

Station Wagons: 7.10 X 15"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Manual Transmission: 3.90:1

Overdrive: 4.10:1

Automatic Transmission: 3.31:1

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.625" x 3.60"

Engine Displacement: 223 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 7.50:1

Taxable Horsepower: 31.54

Horsepower: 120 @ 3,900 RPM

Torque: 195 Ft. Lbs @ 1,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

V-8 Engine, 272 Cubic Inches:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 3.625" x 3.30"

Engine Displacement: 272 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.60 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 42.05

Horsepower: 162 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque: 258 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

V-8 Engine, 292 Cubic Inches, With Manual Transmission:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 3.75" x 3.30"

Engine Displacement: 272 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.10 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 45.00

Horsepower: 193 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 280 Ft. Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

V-8 Engine, 292 Cubic Inches, With Automatic Transmission:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 3.75" x 3.30"

Engine Displacement: 272 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 45.00

Horsepower: 198 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 285 Ft. Lbs @ 2,500 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder Engine

Voltage: 6 Volts

Ground Polarity: Positive

Spark Plug Type: Champion 870, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35-38 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 3 Degrees BTDC

Timing Mark Location: On Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI (Minimum)

8 Cylinder Engine, 272 Cubic Inch:

Voltage: 6 Volts

Ground Polarity: Positive

Spark Plug Type: Champion F-14Y, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .015"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2

Ignition Timing:

Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC

Timing Mark Location: On Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI (Minimum)

8 Cylinder Engine, 292 Cubic Inch:

Voltage: 6 Volts

Ground Polarity: Positive

Spark Plug Type: Champion F-14Y, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .015"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2

Ignition Timing:

Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC

Timing Mark Location: On Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 135 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot or Cold:

Intake .015";

Exhaust .019"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 13 degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 22 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 132 LBS @ 1.50 inches

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .242"

Exhaust: .242"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0023"-.0037"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3415"-.3425"

Exhaust: .3405"-.3415"

8 Cylinder Engines:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot or Cold:

Intake: .019"

Exhaust .019"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees,

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes 8 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 132 Lbs @ 1.50 inches

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .264"

Exhaust: .262"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .0023"-.0037"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3415"-.3425"

Exhaust: .3405"-.3415"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10 Lbs.

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .010"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.298"-2.299"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Rod End Play: .003"-.009"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Rod Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder Engine:

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10 Lbs.

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .010"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.188"-2.189"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Rod End Play: .006"-.016"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Rod Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

With 6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons

Station Wagons & Couriers: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

With Overdrive: 4-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints: Station Wagon: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons

Station Wagons & Couriers: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

With Overdrive: 4-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints: Station Wagon: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

6 & 8 Cylinder:

Part #FAC-11002G

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 6 Volts, @ 3,000 RPM

Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 3.5 Volts, @ 16 Ft. Lbs.

Distributor Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

Part #B5A-12127C

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .025"

Cam Angle: 35-38 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ .50" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11-3/4 Degrees @ 6.0" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 272 Cu. In.:

Part #B5A-12127B

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ .40" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 4.6" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 292 Cu. In.:

Part #B5S-12127D

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ .19" Vacuum

Full Advance: 14-1/4 Degrees @ 1.95" Vacuum

Ford Generator Specifications:

Generator #FBC-10002A

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Positive

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 1,500 RPM

Brushes Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces

Field Current Amperes: 1.5 to 2.5 Amperes

Regulator FAC-10505A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.3

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.6 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes

Generator #B5S-10002A

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Positive

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 1,500 RPM

Brushes Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces

Field Current Amperes: 1.5 to 2.5 Amperes

Regulator B5A-10505C

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.3

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.6 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications-Passenger Cars, All Series:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.008"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Axle Shaft End Play: None

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications-Station Wagons, All Series:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.008"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Axle Shaft End Play: None

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: + 1 Degree

Camber: + 3/4 Degree

Toe-In: 1/16" to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 24-1/2 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees, 7 Minutes

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 6 Cylinder:

Model #1904

1 Barrel

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1 to 1-1/2

Float Setting, Closed: 13/64"

Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder:

Model #2100

2 Barrels

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1 to 1-1/2

Float Setting, Closed: 1-9/32"

Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"

Model #4000

4 Barrels

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4

Float Setting, Closed: 1/4"

Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"

Automatic Choke Setting: Line up mark on choke cover with long mark on choke housing.

Popular Options:

Radio, Heater & Defroster, Power Windows (Not available on Mainline), Power Seat (Not Available on Mainline, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Overdrive, Automatic Transmission, Whitewall Tires.

1955 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction of the 1955 Ford line was on November 12, 1954.

Total Ford Production for the1955 model year was 1,435,002, not including Thunderbirds.

1955 Ford Colors &Codes:

A Raven Black

B Banner Blue

C Aquatone Blue

D Waterfall Blue

E Showshoe White

F Pinetree Green

G Sea Sprite Green

H Neptune Green (Blue)

K Buckskin Brown

M Regency Purple

R Torch Red

T Thunderbire Blue

V Goldenrod Yellow

W Tropical Rose

X Regatta Blue

Y Mountain Green

Z Coral Mist

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: Victoria 2 Door Hardtop, Sunliner Convertible, 4 Door Station Wagon, Station Wagon Ambulance, Thunderbird Convertible.

Metal: 4 Door Sedan

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