Ford Ranchero 1957 to 1979 - The History, All the Models, & Features

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The Ford Ranchero over 500,000 of these utility vehicles were sold in America over the Production run. We cover the all the models in this video. For the full history of the car, check out this video. All the drivelines, special editions, and options are covered.
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@davebodi Жыл бұрын

I have a bright Red Ford Ranchero GT with Silver Stripes, Q code(351 CJ), 1 of 783 with a 4 speed with Hurst shifter. :) 1972 was the BEST year for Rancheros !

@brucepeterson3246 Жыл бұрын

I had a 72 that I upgraded with a 351CJ and C6. Wish I still had it. Do you have any pictures of your 72 posted anywhere?

@davebodi Жыл бұрын

@@brucepeterson3246 No

@alvincash3230 Жыл бұрын

I still miss the 64 Falcon Ranchero I owned in 1982-83. It was terrific. I don't remember why I was stupid enough to sell it.

@michaelmartin2276 Ай бұрын

Love to see a comparison between a Ford pickup and the Ranchero. Testing capabilities, handling and comfort.

@dougsguitarlounge7927 Жыл бұрын

I have owned 2 Rancheros a 1968 302 2v automatic. And a 1969 GT Ranchero "S" code Hipo 390 / C6 automatic. Red with black interior. The 69 was a fun car and fast too! I bought the 68 for $ 600.00 in 1991, and the 69 for $ 850.00 in 1992. I sold the 68 for $1100.00 in 94 and the 69 I put a 428cj in her in 94. Sold her in 2003 for $2500.00 to a collector. I still miss that 1969. But had to sell her at the time.

@leroyherpin2718 8 ай бұрын

That motor is the holy grail of classic fords it drives the value up big time. I have a 66’ with a 351w bored out 40 over with a 4-speed top loader transmission. Fast enough for Los Angeles

@brucepeterson3246 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. In my immediate family we had a 59, 61, 66, 72, 77 and 79 Ranchero. Loved my 72.

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bruce!

@poppysworkbench6508 Жыл бұрын

I bought my 1970 squire for 400 dollars in 1984 when I came back from a tour in Korea. Just cheap transportation till I found something better. Quickly fell in love and started a restoration. Clobbered by a drunk 18 mounts later and sold the wreck for 250. Best car I ever had!

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and I'm sorry to hear about your car.

@glenproctor795 Жыл бұрын

I have a 67 with 289 t5 ...I love the front end easy 2 drive good gas mileage and sexy looking from every angle...if u don't look back at your car as your walking away then your driving the wrong car...

@rogerwatson5995 9 ай бұрын

The 70 and 71 Ranchero GT was the Best lookin of them all and one with the 351 Cleveland 4 barrel with the 4 speed and Shaker was Awsome let alone one with the 429 One Awsome play truck Gone but Never Forgot!!!!!!

@TonysFordsandMustangs 9 ай бұрын

I completely agree with your statement.

@C7Zaol 11 ай бұрын

In 1967 Ford only built 171 Rancheros with the 390 4v Thunderbird engine and 4-speed toploader transmission. I have one and it is a 500XL with AC. Muscle and comfort all in one package with a pickup bed.

@TonysFordsandMustangs 11 ай бұрын

Sounds Awesome! I have always been a fan of the stacked headlight cars.

@charliepatterson9321 2 ай бұрын

I bought a 79 gt in the early 90s for $1,500 . Long blocked it a year later and added a good intake and exhaust . Rebuilt the transmission a year after the engine . I drove it for 30 years . Had to sell it when I became disabled 8 years ago . I still dream about that vehicle . It's always the vehicle I'm driving when I dream . I rolled the odometer 5 times and it still ran strong with no issues when I sold it .

@TonysFordsandMustangs 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story.

@catbangs276 3 ай бұрын

When I was a kid my dad gave me $600 cash to buy a 1965 Ranchero that was at a small used car dealer in LA. He saw it on Sunday but dealer was closed. My dad went to work on Monday morning and I bicycled to the dealership with a wad of cash in my pocket. The dealer said he'd be happy to sell me the car but I wasn't old enough to drive or sign a contract. I told him not to sell the car and I would return with my dad after 5pm but before 6pm. My dad was so happy with that car and he drove it for years.

@chocodiledundee1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you , there is this body shop near where I work sometimes, he’s got all those 72-75 Rancheros and Gran Torinos , some are immaculately pristine a few are projects and even the projects are absolutely perfect bodies without any rust or ding the Ranchero Project got all those parts inside bed tube and cabin it seats outside on the weather near this chicken wire fence on the weather glass door windows are slightly open under rain brakes my heart , this Ranchero in particular is absolutely gorgeous body is laser straight got every single badge and trim mouldings in place !

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you might want to stop by and make an inquiry...

@RowdysGarageTV 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this informative video, it reminded me I've got a 66/67 Ranchero project to finish at some point and enjoy cruizin around in.

@TonysFordsandMustangs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I'm glad to be of service to you and your project!

@mechanknuckle 5 ай бұрын

Great episode. That `78 LTD II Ranchero is a monstrosity. Plush seats and a pickup bed just don't mix.

@timmccreery6597 Жыл бұрын

I owned a 68 Ranchero when I was in college- Fairlane based- it had the 270 hp 390- but I hotrodded it by rebuilding the motor with CJ heads, an 060 over bore, a Sig Erson hydraulic cam, a bigger Holley 750 cfm carb, Hooker headers and turbo mufflers. I never really got it sorted out since I didn't really know what I was doing... It was constantly bending push rods and rockers and became a royal pain whn I needed a good reliable car- I traded it for a rebuilt 63 Facon 2door Wagon

@sombra6153 Жыл бұрын

I had a Revell model of a 57 with a 312 and those lake pipe. I got some of my first bootleg driving hours in a 62. The floor boards were gone and would have been akin to the Flintmobile except for a disk, as in from a farming implement was laid over the hole and covered by the floor mat. Had a six cylinder two speed auto. I don’t remember what motor, but probably was a 170. Good times.

@rustyrollo9110 Жыл бұрын

Great video Tony, just saw your livestream of a few days ago, I’ll also be at Track Attack June 20, 21st, planning on driving my Mach 1 down from Toronto, see you there.

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I'm not sure what I'm driving just yet but I will be there.

@crash2332000 11 ай бұрын

Very good....informative video!!!! I absolutely love the Ranchero. I prefer .77 - '79, but any '70's model is great!!!!

@TonysFordsandMustangs 11 ай бұрын

Thanks you for the kind words and for watching!

@colorwashcarsandguitars 2 ай бұрын

Rancheros are some of my favorite vehicles.

@TonysFordsandMustangs 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tonyarmour5746 4 ай бұрын

Great video, on the rancheros...I've a 1969..302 2v..in Wimbledon white..with black GT stripe..just getting an Engine rebuild, with a holley 4 barrel carburettor..hopefully be back on the road for June 2024....

@TonysFordsandMustangs 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Tony! Best of luck with your Ranchero!

@WhiteMouse77 4 ай бұрын

The 1973 facelift model re-equipped with Aussie's last gen Falcon XR6 EcoLPi and other moder components from 2016 would be fantastic restomod!

@tomtbi Жыл бұрын

I've built the AMT Coca Cola 60 Falcon Ranchero 1/25 scale model kit... Came out pretty decent I think...

@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525 Жыл бұрын

I recently looked at the prices and selection of models. 😮 Wow how's things have changed!

@rev68 Жыл бұрын

The first Maverick I see I'm going to tell them "Nice Ranchero."

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

I think it would appropriate!

@mikeingeorgia1 5 ай бұрын

That’s a decent weight capacity it can haul, and the bed would be pretty low to the ground, making it easy to load. There’s definitely good utility value there

@TonysFordsandMustangs 5 ай бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

@MrGiovanni1968 5 сағат бұрын

I soooo miss my 72 Ranchero GT equipped wirh 429 Cobra Jet

@TonysFordsandMustangs 5 сағат бұрын

I can understand why. Thanks for watching!

@MrGiovanni1968 4 сағат бұрын

@@TonysFordsandMustangs, you should understand that i am a crazy Italian who lives in Germany.I had a very crazy dream ,my dream was it to have a 1972 Ranchero ProTourer,so i went with the Garage owner here in Germany to US .We went to ArtMorrisson Enterprises near Seattle,ordered a so called MaxG Chassis based on Corvette C6,with C6 Suspension, Front brakes ( rear from Chevy Tahoe,Currie Enterprises race axle,and much more ,i also but a Chevy 5,3Ltr Vortec V8 ,but Unfortunately i get long term sick ,so my project died forever !!, I'm sure ,there's no 2nd Chance to start again with a project like that.I am just an European Truckdriver and projects like that cost much money

@jaysdetailing2627 3 ай бұрын

I have my great grandfather's 75 ranchero he used to drive it all the way from San Jose, Ca to Mexico back in the day. I want to put a brand new chassis and install a Coyote engine in it.

@safetymikeengland 11 ай бұрын

good job.

@TonysFordsandMustangs 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! It is appreciated!

@stevenrobertson9583 11 ай бұрын

I had a 72 Ranchero with a very fast Boss 302, Grand Torino station wagon, a 79 Mustang Coupe with a in line very fast 6 cylinder and a 96 Mustang GT and a 2001 F-150 4 door that I still have. But my daily driver is a 2013 Jeep Wangler OM package

@Wally56S Жыл бұрын

The Torino name did not replace the Fairlane name in 1968. The Torino designated the new highest trim level. The Fairlane name was dropped finally after 1970; the Falcon name was applied to some base Torino/Fairlanes, but it too was dropped in mid-1970. The Fairlane name persisted in Australia and some other overseas markets. I currently have a '64 and '71 Rancheros and owned a '69 Fairlane 500.

@j_prince_67 8 ай бұрын

Wanna give me one I have a 67 rn and wouldn’t mind another 😂

@leroyherpin2718 8 ай бұрын

I’ll keep my one-off year 66’

@tedszweb5268 Жыл бұрын

I had a 1969 Rio Grande with the 351 & a 4 speed. Taking off in 1st gear it’s front end would pop right off the ground.

@kameamecars 6 ай бұрын

Great video. And great channel. Where can we find the “800lb load capacity”?? Is it in the standard falcon owners manual?

@TonysFordsandMustangs 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I get a majority of my information comes from the sale literature that Ford Motor Co put out for that model year.

@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber after watching a few of your episodes. Back in 1986 or 1987 there's a beautiful Ford ranchero. You know the bug eye ugly thing. That's how they were viewed back then. Send out in front of a salvage yard red-and-white $200 and I could drive it home loaded with every option and it had a v-8 always assumed it was a 292 could have been 312. Do NOT remember. So I did the more sensible thing bought the 1980 Impala builder next to it. Still have it. We put 100K+ miles on it. I really did like to ranchero back then. Now I wonder what it would be like to still have it?

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

Thanks you very much for subscribing! That's the best compliment one can pay to a creator. With a channel name such as yours I felt I needed to do likewise. :)

@tedecker3792 Жыл бұрын

Would love an early Falcon Ranchero, crate v8, automatic, air, etc. total sleeper.

@johnking6252 6 ай бұрын

Had a 72 with the 400 pkg. , only car I have ever gotten a speeding ticket for over 100mph. I swear I didn't think I was going that fast 🙄👍

@TonysFordsandMustangs 6 ай бұрын

They were smooth riding cars! Thanks for watching!

@komradkolonel Жыл бұрын

I liked the Ranchero over the El Camino. I just like the look of the Ford better. If only Ford could have dropped the 300 straight 6 in the Ranchero. I'm not sure it would have fit because the 300 was kind of a tall engine. Of course it fit perfectly in the F-100 but comparing the Ranchero to the F series is comparing apples to oranges. But I'm sure somebody out there had to have done a 250 to 300 engine swap.

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

The El Camino came after the Ranchero was a hit. Just like the Camaro came after the Mustang.

@scottgerber4261 6 ай бұрын

Great video! you didn't mention the Rio Grande edition for 69 only! limited production at 816.

@TonysFordsandMustangs 6 ай бұрын

Thanks you and that video took forever to put together. I love Ranchero's but I had no idea of the number of models that were produced. Sorry I tried to get them all.

@WellStudied Ай бұрын

1960, Ford ruins a really cool ride. I rebuilt a 72 Ranchero with 351 Cleveland, and a 69 SS Chevy El Camino with a 327, 3/4 cam, headers, 4 banger... Omfg, why did l ever sell that car! A few years back l saw it, still on the road and Canary Yellow! I had it a deep maroon with bright red undercoat with a mild flake... Man, l loved that car.

@generolmatt4 24 күн бұрын

I would love a 1968 or 1969 ranchero. They look great. The maverick looks good but I still like how low to the ground the ranchero is and having a V8. New trucks are too high for me.

@Bossrich6287 Жыл бұрын

I know where's there is a 59 Ford ranchero sitting right now.

@billsmith1770 5 ай бұрын

66 fairlane front clip would fit 66 ranchero . i saw one once .

@craigmcpherson6972 Жыл бұрын

Nothing of Ford Australia where the (coupe utility) body type owes its origin circa 1930s??? Make no mistake, I loved the video and thank you for it - just since we're talking history is all I'm saying...

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

That's the issue with me being located on the other side of the planet. I don't know much about Ford Australia. I am learning a lot thanks to commenters such as yourself. Thanks for watching!

@schwarzerune3125 Жыл бұрын

Great. I own a Ranchero GT from 1979. There are quite a few here in Germany. I'm just about to fix the low oil pressure problem when the car is hot. While driving uphill the pressure rises...in idle you can barely see it on the cluster. Maybe a high volume oil pump and a oil pressure lane to the back of the engine where the oil sending unit is located? Do u guys have any experience with that?

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Low oil pressure could be multiple items. Anything from a bad gaskets, to bad Main bearings. It's something you are going to have to really dig into but first things first. Check the gauge with another you know to be accurate before you dig into anything.

@steveconnolly7129 Жыл бұрын

Hello,i have a 79 gt,just got it looking right,im missing a front turn lens,left one,i wonder if the front facia changed on the ute,the parts are so hard to find here in usa,very few pieces and parts,and expensive too,remember no nuet drops it tears upthe driveline🌍

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

@@steveconnolly7129 I believe the LTDII parts might work as well.

@steveconnolly7129 Жыл бұрын

@@TonysFordsandMustangs the ltd ll is the car model,i might do some molding and make a clear lens,because the parts are so scarce not many around

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

@@steveconnolly7129 The only parts you see vendors selling at shows anymore are those that are not reproduced in mass. This would be a limited market but for those that need them I think they expect to pay decent $$. best of luck

@robertramirez1019 Жыл бұрын

Not a ford guy at all BUT I have an opportunity for a gen 3 ranchero gt great condition for 3k and Im down for it love classic rides 32yo driving a classic haha

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great deal!

@user-vn7kh1fk4k Жыл бұрын

Please, you forgot, there were 70 1/2 Ford Falcon (Torino), I have one!!😊

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

I didn't forget. Those cars are covered in the Torino video. Thanks for watching! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZaDdMmXvsWWiJs.html

@stevenderks8688 Жыл бұрын

Actually they are coming out with a new rancho, they got in the making. SUV still.

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. I'm not sure about everyone else but All SUV's look the same to me. They could make the Maverick a 2 door with a longer bed and have a Ranchero but that's too easy...

@stevenderks8688 Жыл бұрын

@@TonysFordsandMustangs the video is called, The all new Ford Rancho 2024 wows every body. Looks like they did something in 2023 also.

@stevenderks8688 Жыл бұрын

They got a two door car looking one coming out in 2024, just look up Ford stuns the internet with its new Rancho.

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

@@stevenderks8688 Thank you I am on it!

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

@@stevenderks8688 I'm not sure that's a thing or IF it's click bait for a few youtuber's. I will dig a bit more.

@johnrobinson5156 Жыл бұрын

Business up front, Party in the back!

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

That should have been included in Ford's advertising

@djmtndew Жыл бұрын

Nope business in the back, the party's up front in this case.

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

@@djmtndew Depends on your needs I guess. At the Drive Inn not so much :)

@djmtndew Жыл бұрын

@Tony's Fords and Mustangs lol you got that right. I wonder if they check under tonneau covers when you roll through the gate, there's room for 6-7 people in a Ranchero if they don't. At two bucks, 50 cents from everyone in the car and you got a double feature- plus a tub of popcorn, and the rest of your party supplies, were either in the space behind the seat, or stacked between legs in the bed. Drinks, and stuff too.. lol

@jackiejoy7276 4 ай бұрын

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@TonysFordsandMustangs 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing and for the kind words!

@maliwilliams7262 11 ай бұрын

Had a 72 Customized 302..Sigh....

@JoeSmith-ez3zg 20 күн бұрын

New ford is nothing like the Rancheros. No Ranchero had 4 doors and a tiny bed.

@TonysFordsandMustangs 20 күн бұрын

Nothing is like it was but the Maverick is a car based pickup so in that sense it's similar.

@douglorimer5985 Жыл бұрын

I was told that the Ranchero was started by the Australians, by cutting the roof off there wagons,then ford picked it uup.

@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын

That's possible. I couldn't tell you that part of the story.

@Jack908r Жыл бұрын

I can never not think 'Canyonyero' when I hear about this car. The Simpsons ruined me.

@leroyherpin2718 8 ай бұрын

HA!!! My friend sings that song every time I drive my ranchero to work 😂😂😂

@RattlesnakeJake1195 11 ай бұрын

I would’ve liked to of heard the car run and not the music

@boxcarthehusky420 8 ай бұрын

We did not come full circle, the maverick is nowhere near a Ranchero. Coupe utilities need to come back.

@TonysFordsandMustangs 8 ай бұрын

I don't disagree but you can hardly buy a coupe anymore. Sometimes you have to take what you can get.

@boxcarthehusky420 8 ай бұрын

@@TonysFordsandMustangs that's not really the point but I don't want to argue.

@danielcapalbo5293 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I prefer the coupe over the sedan

@kc0lif 2 ай бұрын

maverick nothing like ranchero.

@michaelmartin2276 Ай бұрын

The Ranchero look fantastic until the 1972 year, the LTD version looks horrible ! IMHO

@waynefontaine5533 22 күн бұрын

Why was the optional Supercharged '57 Ranchero omitted? It's a rare vehicle but a kick-ass torque monster in its day...

@TonysFordsandMustangs 22 күн бұрын

If a vehicle has very low production number I typically do not include it in a historical look back. In this case I wasn't aware that was an option. Thanks for sharing and I'll look into it.