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1971 Mercury MX Brougham 6 Series
Villager
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,456.00
No. Produced 2,121
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 71A
Weight 3,562lbs
Wheelbase 117 inches
Length 211.8 inches
Width 75.4 inches
Height 56.1 inches
Front Tread 60.5 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type Inline 6, Overhead valve
Displacement 250 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3.68 & 3.91 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 145@4000
Rated Horsepower 32.5
Torque 232@1600
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.99 to 1
2nd 1.75
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.17
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.0 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Dual hydraulic
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear wheels
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 1a18L500001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

1971 Ford Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1971 Lincoln Mercury Advance Technical Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1971 Mercury Product Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1971Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Maroon Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Light Green
White
Pastel Blue
Medium Green Metallic
Medium Blue Metallic
Gray Gold Metallic
Light Pewter Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Light Gold
Bright Red
Standard/Optional Equipment
Whisper-Aire ConditioningOpt
Power Windows (side)Opt
Power SteeringOpt
AM-FM Stereo RadioOpt
Four-Way Power Seat (Bench)Opt
Wheel Covers DeluxeStd
Other TiresOpt
Select Shift Automatic TransmissionOpt
4-Speed Manual Transmission w/Hurst ShifterOpt
Power Brakes (disc front drm rear)Opt
Dual Rear Seat SpeakersOpt
Higher Ratio Rear AxleOpt
Luxury Wheel CoversOpt
Vinyl RoofOpt
Rear Window DefrosterOpt
Select-Shift automatic transmissionOpt
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