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1974 Ford Custom 500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1974 Custom 500.

The 1974 Ford Custom 500 overview frames this Ford model as a distinct entry in the lineup, though the provided reference data lacks the specific body, platform, and engine configurations required to define its mechanical identity. Without standout specifications or measurable performance figures included in this dataset, the vehicle remains characterized strictly by its 1974 Custom 500 designation. Consequently, its definitive position within the model's reliability history cannot be assessed from this overview alone, meaning researchers must consult supplementary sources to evaluate its engineering significance.

Model year197719761975197419731972197119701969

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length168.9 in
Overall width79.1 in
Overall height75.6 in
Wheelbase105.9 in

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

74V011000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 16/01/1974

Remedy:

74V062000StructureReported 22/04/1974

Remedy:

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Custom 500. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1974 Custom 500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.