Ford Comet 1965 - Page 9

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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REAR AXLE RATIO CODES
A number designates a conventional axle, while a letter designates an
Equa-Lock differential.
Code
1....
3
4....
5
6
7
8
9
Ratio
.3.00:1
.3.20:1
.3.25:1
.3.50:1
.2.80:1
.3.80:1
.3.89:1
.4.11:1
Code
A...
C...
D...
E....
F....
G....
H...
I
Ratio
.3.00:1
3.20:1
.3.25:1
.3.50:1
.2.80:1
.3.80:1
.3.89:1
.4.11:1
ASSEMBLY
Code
Letter
A
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
PLANT CODES
Assembly
Plant
Atlanta
Dallas
Mahwah
Dearborn
Chicago
Lorain
Los Angeles
Kansas City
. .Michigan Truck
Code
Letter
N
P
R
S....
T
u
W
Y
Z
Assembly
Plant
Norfolk
Twin Cities
San Jose
Pilot Plant
Metuchen
Louisville
Wayne
Wixom
St. Louis
TRANSMISSION CODES
Code
1
2
5
6
Type
3-Speed Manual
3-Speed Manual W/Overdrive
4-Speed Manual
Dual Range Automatic (C-4)
ENGINE CODES
A 8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (4V Prem.)
C 8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2V)
K 8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (4V Hi-Perf.)
T 6 Cyl. 200 Cu. In. (IV)
U 6 Cyl. 170 Cu. In. (IV)
2 6 Cyl. *200 Cu. In. (IV)
3 8 Cyl. *289 Cu. In. (2V)
4 6 Cyl. *170 Cu. In. (IV)
MODEL YEAR CODE
The number 5 designates 1965.
CONSECUTIVE UNIT NUMBER
Each model year, each assembly plant begins production with the number
100001 (Falcon, Fairlane or Mustang) or 500001 (Comet) and continues on
for each unit built.