1955–1956 FORD RANCH WAGON

3.9L I6•RWD•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$6,304 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,261/yr · 110¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

449 jobs across 17 categories

body (31)

brakes (35)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (25)

electrical (65)

engine (55)

exhaust (14)

fuel (11)

fuel-system (3)

hvac (22)

ignition (14)

interior (23)

maintenance (30)

misc (2)

steering (20)

suspension (41)

transmission (37)

Repair Procedures — 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

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body · 31

brakes · 35

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 25

electrical · 65

engine · 55

exhaust · 14

fuel · 11

fuel-system · 3

hvac · 22

ignition · 14

interior · 23

maintenance · 30

misc · 2

steering · 20

suspension · 41

transmission · 37

Torque Specs — 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

Units

117 torque specs across 10 categories

brakes (20)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (14)

electrical (9)

engine (32)

exhaust (2)

fuel (3)

hvac (5)

ignition (2)

suspension (14)

Fluid Capacities — 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

DTC Codes — 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

BCI Group 24

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

325 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

55 Ah

Amp Hours

90 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions10.25" × 6.81" × 8.88"

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Fitment notes: Original 6-volt systems converted to 12-volt require appropriate battery; standard Group 24 fits original battery tray

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Control Modules — 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

30 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (30)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1955-1956

11″

Driver side

11″

Passenger side

Attachmentbayonet

📝 Early bayonet-style attachment common for 1950s; wipers typically matched pair

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

11″Bosch ICON 11A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30111 · ANCO 31-11Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

Wiper blades

Early bayonet-style attachment common for 1950s; wipers typically matched pair

Driver side

11in

Passenger side

11in

Attachment

bayonet

11″ fits: Bosch ICON 11A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30111 · ANCO 31-11

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1955–1956 Ford Ranch Wagon 3.9L I6 and can vary by trim.

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