What equipment is recommended for towing a 3500 lb trailer with a Ranchero?

The 351 V-8 engine, extra cooling radiator, and HD Suspension Package (SAE Class II, 200-350 lb tongue load). Tongue loads greater than 200 lb require a load equalizing hitch.

What seat trim colors are available on the Ranchero Squire interior?

Color-keyed knitted vinyl seat trim in Black, Red, Blue, Green or Gold, plus a woodgrain lower instrument panel.

What body colors were available on the Ranchero?

Raven Black (A), Wimbledon White (M), Candyapple Red (T), Calypso Coral (1), Dark Maroon (B), Dark Blue (X), Medium Blue Metallic (Q), Platinum (N), Dark Ivy Green Metallic (C), Medium Ivy Green Metallic (P), New Lime (2), Champagne Gold (S), Light Gold (8), Yellow Metallic (K), and Bright Yellow (D).

What do the trim color codes in the availability chart mean?

A=Black, B=Red, C=Blue, D=White, E=Ivy Green, F=Ginger, G=Nugget Gold.

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1970 Ford Ranchero Squire Features, Trailer Towing Specs & Color/Trim Chart

Ranchero Squire brochure page with features, trailer towing and color/trim charts

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Sales brochure page for the Ford Ranchero Squire listing exterior/interior features and color and trim availability charts.

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This page from a Ford dealer/product reference brochure covers the Ford Ranchero, specifically the Ranchero Squire trim level. It lists Squire features that come in addition to or in place of Ranchero 500 features: exterior items (body side woodgrain applique below the belt line with outline frames, tailgate woodgrain applique on the lower 2/3 with bright F-O-R-D letters, whitewall tires, deluxe bright wheel covers, and 'Ranchero Squire' front fender script — noting the package does not include side or wheel lip moldings) and interior items (woodgrain lower instrument panel and color-keyed knitted vinyl seat trim in Black, Red, Blue, Green or Gold). A table details minimum optional equipment recommended for trailer towing by SAE class and trailer weight (1200–3500 lb), specifying the 351 V-8 engine, extra cooling radiator, and HD Suspension Package for heavier Class II loads, with a footnote that tongue loads over 200 lb require a load-equalizing hitch. A comprehensive Color and Trim Availability chart lists 15 body color codes (Raven Black through Bright Yellow) with available trim color combinations for Standard, 500 & GT, GT Color Applique, and Squire models, plus a trim color key (A=Black through G=Nugget Gold).

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Frequently asked questions

What exterior features does the Ranchero Squire include?: Body side woodgrain applique below the belt line with outline frames, tailgate woodgrain applique on the lower 2/3 with bright F-O-R-D letters, whitewall tires, deluxe bright wheel covers, and 'Ranchero Squire' front fender script. It does not include side or wheel lip moldings.
What equipment is recommended for towing a 3500 lb trailer with a Ranchero?: The 351 V-8 engine, extra cooling radiator, and HD Suspension Package (SAE Class II, 200-350 lb tongue load). Tongue loads greater than 200 lb require a load equalizing hitch.
What seat trim colors are available on the Ranchero Squire interior?: Color-keyed knitted vinyl seat trim in Black, Red, Blue, Green or Gold, plus a woodgrain lower instrument panel.
What body colors were available on the Ranchero?: Raven Black (A), Wimbledon White (M), Candyapple Red (T), Calypso Coral (1), Dark Maroon (B), Dark Blue (X), Medium Blue Metallic (Q), Platinum (N), Dark Ivy Green Metallic (C), Medium Ivy Green Metallic (P), New Lime (2), Champagne Gold (S), Light Gold (8), Yellow Metallic (K), and Bright Yellow (D).
What do the trim color codes in the availability chart mean?: A=Black, B=Red, C=Blue, D=White, E=Ivy Green, F=Ginger, G=Nugget Gold.