Much remained the same for the Fairlane in 1963, although minor changes were made on the chrome trim. More exciting was the introduction of the 289 V8 engine, a bored out version of the 260. The 289 was rated at up to 271 hp in optional "High Performance" trim. The addition of the two-door hardtop models added a sporty touch to the conservative Fairlane lineup. They were the Fairlane 500 two-door hardtop and the Fairlane 500 Sport Coupe.
1963 Ford Fairlane Production and Specifications
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Fairlane Six-Cyl Series
N/A
32
4 Dr Sedan
$2,216
2,855 lbs
Note 2
N/A
31
2 Dr Sedan
$2,154
2,815 lbs
Note 3
N/A
38
4 Dr Ranch Wagon
$2,525
3,195 lbs
Note 4
Fairlane V-8 Series
N/A
32
4 Dr Sedan
$2,319
2,987 lbs
Note 2
N/A
31
2 Dr Sedan
$2,257
2,924 lbs
Note 3
N/A
38
4 Dr Ranch Wagon
$2,628
3,327 lbs
Note 4
Fairlane 500 Six-Cyl Series
N/A
42
4 Dr Sedan
$2,304
2,670 lbs
Note 5
N/A
41
2 Dr Sedan
$2,242
2,830 lbs
Note 6
N/A
43
2 Dr Hardtop Coupe
$2,324
2,850 lbs
Note 7
N/A
47
2 Dr Sport Coupe
$2,504
2,870 lbs
Note 8
N/A
48
4 Dr Ranch Wagon
$2,613
3,210 lbs
Note 9
N/A
49
4 Dr Squire
$2,781
3,220 lbs
Note 10
Fairlane 500 V-8 Series
N/A
42
4 Dr Sedan
$2,407
3,002 lbs
Note 5
N/A
41
2 Dr Sedan
$2,345
2,962 lbs
Note 6
N/A
43
2 Dr Hardtop Coupe
$2,427
2,982 lbs
Note 7
N/A
47
2 Dr Sport Coupe
$2,607
3,002 lbs
Note 8
N/A
48
4 Dr Ranch Wagon
$2,716
3,342 lbs
Note 9
N/A
49
4 Dr Squire
$2,884
3,352 lbs
Note 10
Notes:
Total series output was 97,444 units including both Fairlane sixes and V-8s. Total series output was 246,443 units including both Fairlane 500 sixes and V-8s.
Production was counted by body style only. 44,454 Total.
Production was counted by body style only. 28,984 Total.
Production was counted by body style only. 24,006 Total.
Production was counted by body style only. 103,175 Total.
Production was counted by body style only. 34,764 Total.
Production was counted by body style only. 41,641 Total.
Production was counted by body style only. 28,268 Total.
Production was counted by body style only. 29,612 Total.
Production was counted by body style only. 7,983 Total.
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Fairlane Six-Cyl
115.4 in
197.6 in
71.3 in
Not Available
Not Available
6.50 x 13
Fairlane V-8
115.4 in
197.6 in
71.3 in
Not Available
Not Available
7.00 x 13
Fairlane Station Wagon
115.4 in
201.8 in
71.3 in
Not Available
Not Available
7.00 x 14
Vin Number Decoding - 1960 - 1969 Ford (All Models)
Location: stamped on top upper flange
of left front fender apron. Located on top of dash visible through windshield.
On lock face of left front door.
First Symbol - Year
0 = 1960
1 = 1961
2 = 1962
3 = 1963
4 = 1964
5 = 1965
6 = 1966
7 = 1967
8 = 1968
9 = 1969
Second Symbol - Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta
L = Michigan Truck
B = Oakville
N = Norfolk
C = Ontario
P = Twin Cities
D = Dallas
R = San Jose
E = Mahwah
S = Pilot Plant
F = Dearborn
T = Metuchen
G = Chicago
U = Louisville
H = Lorain
W = Wayne
J = Los Angeles
Y = Wixom
K = Kansas City
Z = St. Louis
Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series
01 = Mustang 2 Dr Hardtop
51 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom)
02 = Mustang 2 Dr Fastback
52 = Ford 2 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
03 = Mustang 2 Dr Convertible
53 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
10 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan
54 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Galaxie 500)
11 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan
55 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (Galaxie 500)
12 = Falcon Station Wagon
56 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
20 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Futura)
57 = Ford Convertible (Galaxie 500)
21 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan (Futura)
58 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
22 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Bucket Seats)
60 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (XL)
23 = Falcon Station Wagon (Futura)
61 = Ford Convertible (XL)
30 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop
62 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
31 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan
63 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback Coupe
32 = Fairlane Station Wagon
64 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (LTD)
33 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop (500)
65 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe
34 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan (500)
66 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
35 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500)
70 = Ford Station Wagon (Ranch Wagon - 6P)
36 = Fairlane Convertible (500)
71 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 6P)
37 = Fairlane Station Wagon (500)
72 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 10P)
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