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Part Links© 1955, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, Form FD-7575, Litho in U.S.A. 9-55
Models Body Types Body Styles Prod Nos Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Prices
Fairlane Club Sedan (2 dr, 6 pass)
Fairlane Town Sedan (4 dr, 6 pass)
Fairlane Victoria (2 dr, 6 pass, "open air" hardtop)
Fairlane Sunliner (2 dr, 6 pass, rayon or vinyl convertible top w/ electro-hydraulic operating mechanism, clear plastic rear window fastened at bottom & 3 zippers to fasten-unfasten sides & top, vinyl plastic boot)
Fairlane Crown Victoria (2 dr, 6 pass)
Not included:
Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner (2 dr, 6 pass, transparent blue-green tinted thick plastic "sky-view" roof section w/ removable snap-in "aluminized nylon" shade)
Fairlane Fordor Victoria Brochure (4 dr, 6 pass, "open air" hardtop)
Fairlane Town Sedan (4 dr, 6 pass)
Fairlane Victoria (2 dr, 6 pass, "open air" hardtop)
Fairlane Sunliner (2 dr, 6 pass, rayon or vinyl convertible top w/ electro-hydraulic operating mechanism, clear plastic rear window fastened at bottom & 3 zippers to fasten-unfasten sides & top, vinyl plastic boot)
Fairlane Crown Victoria (2 dr, 6 pass)
Not included:
Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner (2 dr, 6 pass, transparent blue-green tinted thick plastic "sky-view" roof section w/ removable snap-in "aluminized nylon" shade)
Fairlane Fordor Victoria Brochure (4 dr, 6 pass, "open air" hardtop)
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1956 FORD FAIRLANE SERIES
7 Models. Top trim level. Bright-metal windshield & window moldings, chrome horn ring, chrome model script on front doors, chrome Fairlane script & crest on hood & deck lid, chrome "V" deck lid emblem on V-8 powered cars, full wheel covers w/ Fairlane crests, dual exhaust bumper ported. Full bodyside sweep wide bright-metal molding w/ black-painted insets at rear.
Tires 6.70 x 15" or 7.10 x 15" (as below) 4-ply tubeless blackwall (opt whitewalls +$50), steel rims 15 x 5"
Models Body Types Body Styles Prod Nos Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Prices
Fairlane Victoria V 64C 177,735 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim level. "Open air" hardtop.
Ford I-6 223 A
Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" $2,551 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,491.55 (L.A. Calif.)
• Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
T-Bird V-8 292 M (opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P, opt eng price not found)
Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" $2,701 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,585.32 (L.A. Calif.)
• Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55*), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P
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Fairlane Crown Victoria W 64A 9,209 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim level. "Crown of chrome."
Ford I-6 223 A
Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" $2,694 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,638.32 (L.A. Calif.)
• Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
T-Bird V-8 292 M (opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P, opt eng price not found)
Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" $2,844 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,732.09 (L.A. Calif.)
• Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55*), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P
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Models Body Types Body Styles Prod Nos Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Prices
Fairlane Sunliner C 76B 58,147 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim level. Convertible top. The top is operated with a control-panel push-pull "TOP" knob that activates an electro-hydraulic unit - a motor & oil pump. The clear vinyl plastic rear window has a fixed bottom & 3 zippers to fasten or unfasten the sides & top. Always zip or unzip the rear window sides first, then the top, & with the convertible top raised & unclamped. To lower the top, unlatch the 2 front clamps, unzip the rear window, & pull out the TOP knob. When down, attach the boot. To raise, remove the boot & push in the TOP knob. When up & before latching the top clamps, zip up the rear window, & latch the clamps. To open the rear window as a "breezeway," unlatch the top clamps, unzip & fold down the window, & relatch the clamps. Tops are Blue, Tan, or Black rayon; or White fabric-grain vinyl. Boots are Blue or Green gabardine-grain vinyl plastic; or Red, Black, or Orange skiver-grain vinyl plastic.
Ford I-6 223 A
Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" $2,720 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,671.14 (L.A. Calif.)
• Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
T-Bird V-8 292 M (opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P, opt eng price not found)
Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" $2,870 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,764.91 (L.A. Calif.)
• Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55*), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P
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Fairlane Town Sedan T 73C 244,672 Prices
4 dr. 6 pass. Top trim level.
Ford I-6 223 A
Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" $2,450 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,388.21 (L.A. Calif.)
• Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
T-Bird V-8 292 M (opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P, opt eng price not found)
Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" $2,600 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,481.98 (L.A. Calif.)
• Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55*), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P
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Fairlane Club Sedan T 70C 142,629 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim level.
Ford I-6 223 A
Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" $2,405 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,341.03 (L.A. Calif.)
• Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
T-Bird V-8 292 M (opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P, opt eng price not found)
Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" $2,555 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,434.80 (L.A. Calif.)
• Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15 x 5" +$110 / $109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55*), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P
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1956 Ford Fairlane
Engines
Ford I-6 223 CID A Code
Std on Mainlines, Customlines, & Couriers
Opt on Fairlanes (except Fordor Victoria) & Stn Wagons
Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M Code
Std on Fairlanes & Stn Wagons, opt on Mainlines & Customlines
Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P Code
Opt on Fairlanes & Stn Wagons
Engines
Ford I-6 223 CID A Code
Std on Mainlines, Customlines, & Couriers
Opt on Fairlanes (except Fordor Victoria) & Stn Wagons
6 cyl in-line 2 overhead-valve
3.62 in bore x 3.60 in stroke 4 main bearings
137 hp @ 4400 rpm 202 lb-ft torque @ 1600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr w/ all drives
1-barrel carb w/ manual choke Single exhaust
3.62 in bore x 3.60 in stroke 4 main bearings
137 hp @ 4400 rpm 202 lb-ft torque @ 1600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr w/ all drives
1-barrel carb w/ manual choke Single exhaust
Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M Code
Std on Fairlanes & Stn Wagons, opt on Mainlines & Customlines
8 cyl 90°-V 2 overhead-valve Y-Block
3.75 in bore x 3.30 in stroke 5 main bearings
200 hp @ 4600 rpm 285 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr
202 hp @ 4600 rpm 289 lb-ft-torque @ 2600 rpm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic
Double Twin-Jet carb (4-barrel) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust bumper ported
3.75 in bore x 3.30 in stroke 5 main bearings
200 hp @ 4600 rpm 285 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr
202 hp @ 4600 rpm 289 lb-ft-torque @ 2600 rpm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic
Double Twin-Jet carb (4-barrel) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust bumper ported
Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P Code
Opt on Fairlanes & Stn Wagons
8 cyl 90°-V 2 overhead-valve Y-Block
3.80 in bore x 3.44 in stroke 5 main bearings
225 hp @ 4600 rpm 324 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 9.0 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic
Double Twin-Jet carb (4-barrel) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust bumper ported
3.80 in bore x 3.44 in stroke 5 main bearings
225 hp @ 4600 rpm 324 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 9.0 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic
Double Twin-Jet carb (4-barrel) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust bumper ported
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Transmissions Click "Shifting Gears" Owner's Manual Pages 12-14
Conventional Drive (3-speed Manual)
Std on all models (except Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
Overdrive (3-speed Manual w/ Auto Planetary 4th-speed Gear)
Opt on all models (except Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (3-speed Automatic)
Opt on all models, std on Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Conventional Drive (3-speed Manual)
Std on all models (except Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
1st, 2nd (synchro), 3rd (synchro), & Reverse
All-helical gears, forged bronze synchronizers
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
All-helical gears, forged bronze synchronizers
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
Overdrive (3-speed Manual w/ Auto Planetary 4th-speed Gear)
Opt on all models (except Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
1st, 2nd (synchro), 3rd (synchro), 4th (auto Overdrive, 30% lower eng rpm than 3rd), & Reverse
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
Overdrive T-handle below control panel
Engage OD in 3rd at any speed push in T-handle & let-up throttle,
auto cut-in at any speed above 27-28 mph, auto cut-out (return to 3rd) below 21-22 mph
Cut-out OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd (passing, hill climbing),
(throttle let-up returns OD)
"Lock out" OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd & pull out T-handle,
or when not driving in OD - or stopped - pull out T-handle
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
Overdrive T-handle below control panel
Engage OD in 3rd at any speed push in T-handle & let-up throttle,
auto cut-in at any speed above 27-28 mph, auto cut-out (return to 3rd) below 21-22 mph
Cut-out OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd (passing, hill climbing),
(throttle let-up returns OD)
"Lock out" OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd & pull out T-handle,
or when not driving in OD - or stopped - pull out T-handle
Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (3-speed Automatic)
Opt on all models, std on Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Low (1st), Intermediate (2nd, Passing), High (3rd), & Reverse
Automatic planetary gear train & single-stage 3-element hydralic-mechanical Torque Converter (oil cushion - no mechanical linkage between engine & drive train, no vacuum or electrical connections)
Safety-sequence gear selector on steering column, Illuminated indicator dial
Automatic planetary gear train & single-stage 3-element hydralic-mechanical Torque Converter (oil cushion - no mechanical linkage between engine & drive train, no vacuum or electrical connections)
Safety-sequence gear selector on steering column, Illuminated indicator dial
P Park
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
• start engine
DR Drive
• part-throttle 2nd gear take-off (typical driving), auto upshift to 3rd
• full-throttle 1st gear take-off (Speed-Trigger), auto upshifts to 2nd (30 mph) & 3rd (65 mph)
• increased or full-throttle kick-down to 2nd (Passing gear) below 65-68 mph
• increased or full-throttle kick-down to 1st below 18 mph
LO Low
• 1st gear take-off & hold up to 35 mph (auto upshifts to 2nd & 3rd if/when DR selected)
• downshift to 2nd below 60 & above 17-23 mph (engine braking)
• downshift to 1st below 17-23 mph (engine braking)
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
• start engine
DR Drive
• part-throttle 2nd gear take-off (typical driving), auto upshift to 3rd
• full-throttle 1st gear take-off (Speed-Trigger), auto upshifts to 2nd (30 mph) & 3rd (65 mph)
• increased or full-throttle kick-down to 2nd (Passing gear) below 65-68 mph
• increased or full-throttle kick-down to 1st below 18 mph
LO Low
• 1st gear take-off & hold up to 35 mph (auto upshifts to 2nd & 3rd if/when DR selected)
• downshift to 2nd below 60 & above 17-23 mph (engine braking)
• downshift to 1st below 17-23 mph (engine braking)
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1956 Ford Fairlane
Rear Axle Ratios (to 1)
I-6 Mainlines, Customlines, & Fairlanes
Std 3:89, opt 4.11, w/ Conventional Drive
Std 4.11, opt 3.89, w/ Overdrive
Std 3.22, opt 3.55, w/ Speed-Tigger Fordomatic Drive
V-8 Mainlines, Customlines, & Fairlanes
Std 3:78, opt 3.89, w/ Conventional Drive
Std 3.89, opt 3.78, w/ Overdrive
Std 3.22, opt 3.55,* w/ Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (std on Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
*opt 3.55 not avail. w/ opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 P
I-6 & V-8 Station Wagons & Courier
Std 4.09, opt 4.27, w/ Conventional Drive
Std 4.27, opt (none), w/ Overdrive
Std 3.54, opt (none), w/ Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive
Rear Axle Ratios (to 1)
I-6 Mainlines, Customlines, & Fairlanes
Std 3:89, opt 4.11, w/ Conventional Drive
Std 4.11, opt 3.89, w/ Overdrive
Std 3.22, opt 3.55, w/ Speed-Tigger Fordomatic Drive
V-8 Mainlines, Customlines, & Fairlanes
Std 3:78, opt 3.89, w/ Conventional Drive
Std 3.89, opt 3.78, w/ Overdrive
Std 3.22, opt 3.55,* w/ Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (std on Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
*opt 3.55 not avail. w/ opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 P
I-6 & V-8 Station Wagons & Courier
Std 4.09, opt 4.27, w/ Conventional Drive
Std 4.27, opt (none), w/ Overdrive
Std 3.54, opt (none), w/ Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive
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