New body & interior look New split-cushion “bucket”
style rear seats New options included white-painted forged aluminum wheels
and accent stripe treatment in 4 color combos. New interior colors blue,
jade, tangerine. Seven body colors available as well as vinyl roofs in jade
and chamois. 2.3L remained base. V6 received new light weight plastic
fan Optional rack&pinion steering added a new variable-ratio system
similar to Fairmont/Zephr.
A sports Rallye Pkg incuded: tach,sport
steering wheel, front stabilizer bar, heavy-duty suspension, and 3.18:1 axle
ratio gears. The Rallye Appearance package contained dual racing mirrors,
black front spoiler, gold accent stripes, and blacked-out exterior moldings.
CRUISING WAGON option returned w/ front spoiler, graphic multi-color
paint striping, cargo area carpeting, styled steel wheels, dual sport mirrors,
and steel side panels w/ round tinted porthole windows near the rear.
At
mid-year a PANEL DELIVERY PINTO was added, with full-length flat cargo floor and
metal side panels. Most regular production options were available on the PANEL
Pinto (PLUS rear-window security screen).
BASE ENGINE: 140 cid
2.3L Cast iron block & head Bore/Stroke: 3.78 x 3.13 9.0:1
comp. Brake HP: 88 @ 4800 rpm TQ: 118 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm 5 main
bearings Hydralic valve lifters Carb: 2bbl MOTORCRAFT 5200 VIN Code:
“Y”
Front
Suspension: Coil springs with short/long control arms, lower leading arms,
and anti-sway bar on wagons. Rear suspension: Rigid-axle w/
semi-elliptic leaf springs
SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic ($281) Optional axle ratio ($13)
Power brakes ($64) Power steering ($131) California emission system
($69) High altitude option ($0) (Yes, No Charge)
Appearance:
Cruising Wagon option including bodyside tape strip ($365 - $401)
Cruising Wagon Special paint/tape treatment ($59) Sports Rallye pkg ($76
- $96) Exterior Decor Group ($30 - $40) Interior Decor Group ($149 -
$181) Interior Accent Group ($28 - $40) Convenience light group ($81 -
$143) Deluxe bumper group ($70) Protection group ($83 - $135) A/C
($459) Rear defroster, electric ($77) Tinted glass ($53) Tinted
windshield ONLY ($25) Cigar lighter ($5) Trunk light ($5) Driver’s
Sport Mirror ($16) Dual sport mirrors ($49) Day/Night mirror ($7) AM
radio ($65) AM radio w/ digital clock ($47 - $119) AM radio w/ stereo
tape player ($119 - $192) AM/FM radio ($48 - $120) AM/FM Stereo radio
($89 - $161) Flip-up open air roof ($167) Half vinyl roof ($125)
All-glass 3rd door ($25) Metallic glow paint ($40) 2 tone paint/tape
treatment ($40 - $49) Black narrow vinyl-insert bodyside moldings ($39)
Bumper gards ($37) Roof luggage rack ($59) Rocker panel moldings
($22) Lower bodyside protection ($30) 4-way drivers seat ($33) Load
floor carpet ($23) Cargo area cover ($25) Wire wheel covers ($90)
Forged aluminum wheels ($173 - $252) Forged aluminum wheels WHITE ($187
- $265) Styled steel wheels ($78) Tires: A78 x 13 WSW A70 x 13
RWL B78 x 13 BSW/WSW BR78 x 13 BSW/WSW
From owners
manual
Safety Equipment Childs Safety Seat - Tot
Guard Infant Carrier Battery Jumper Cables Fire
Extinguisher Emergency Reflector Kits
Visibility
Equipment Dual Racing Mirrors Day/Night Mirror Rear Window
Defogger
Comfort and Convenience Equipment AM Radio AM/FM
Monaural Radio AM/FM Stereo Radio AM Stereo/Tape Radio Air
Conditioning Vanity Mirror Engine Heater Power Brakes Remote Control
Electric Trunk Lid Release
Travel Equipment Roof Luggage
Rack Cover - Roof Luggage Rack Transmission Oil Cooler - Economy and
High Capacity Coolant Recovery System Air Deflector - Station Wagon Rear
Window Premium Heavy Duty Battery - Gold Deluxe Station Wagon Luggage
Rack Universal Speed Control
Protection and Appearance
Equipment Wheel Covers Bodyside Mouldings Floor Mats Carpet
Insert Mats License Plate Frames Wheel Splash Guards Door Edge
Guards Chemicals and Paints Hood Ornament Super SealTM Anti-Corrosion
Treatment
Other Optional Equipment Cigar Lighter Remote
Mirrors Tachometer* Alternator Gauge* Temperature Gauge* “Headlights
On” Warning Buzzer Interval Windshield Wipers Map Light Rear Seat Ash
Tray Flip-Open Rear Quarter Windows 4-Way Drivers Bucket Seat Deluxe
Seat Belts Removable Flip Up Moon Roof Automatic Transmission Power
Steering