How to tell a True Stallion from the rest,

As soon as I can scan the document from Ford Motor Company,, I will post it,, Its been a question on how to tell a Factory Stallion from the rest of the pack and or the Clones,, Well working with Ford and Dan Starnes lets hope this will shed some light on the subject...

I am going to Type almost all that was on the Form from Ford,, Here goes,,


September 24, 2008



Joseph XXXXXX
XXXX XXXXX rd
Cleveland, Ohio 44144



Dear Mr. XXXXXX;


Thank you for your recent contact with the customer Relationship Center

You asked the CRC to provide you withthe original specifications and optional equiptment for your vehicle at the time of manufacture.
Your Vehicle identification number 6X91F193089, decodes as follows;


6-------------------- 1976 Model year
X-------------------- Manufactured at the St. Thomas (Ontario Canada ) plant
91------------------- Ford Maverick, 2-door Sedan Fastback
F--------------------- 302" CID 2V 8-Cylinder Engine
193089--------------- Consecutive Unit Number

This Vehicle was produced on 01/21/1976 with the following options;


* Bright Red exterior paint color------------------------- * Power Steering
* Black Iterior Trim Color --------------------------------* Floor Mounted Shift
* Vinyl Interior Trim Scheme----------------------------- * Rear Window Defogger
* Driver and passenger Bucket Seats ---------------------* AM/FM Multiplex Sterio
* Youth Appearance Group -------------------------------* 2.79 Standard Non-locker Axl
* Convenience Group------------------------------------- * 3-Speed Manual Transmission
* Appearance Protection Group---------------------------- * DR70 x 14/B Radial RWL Tires

I hope this information helps you.

Sincerely


Sonya Hall
Research Unit Represenitive
North America Customer Relationship Center

The Youth,,, Convenience,, and Appearance Groups are Suposed to be the diferances, and pretty much make up the Stallion package,

 

Definitely Youth Appearance ...

Convenience Group = cigar lighter, remote control driver mirror, day/night mirror, interval wipers, color-keyed seat belts

Appearance Protection Group = Door Edge guards, license plate frames, spare tire lock and front floor mats.

 

Joe,

Who (and how) do you have to contact at Ford to get such a report? I remember Craig having one with his '74 LDO that he sold be have always forgotten about asking about it untill now

 

Call Ford;s CRC Group,,,and give them your VIN# over the phone,,, Its a 800 number,, :Handshake

 

I have that report for my Sprint and Comet GT. Neither mention Sprint or Comet GT in the option list.

 

Won't a Marti Report give you the Stallion info?
As for the "999" report, thats what Ford use to call it, just call their customer service line, and ask.
It's been talked about on here a few times, should pop up if you search 999. ?

 

Thanks Dave & Joe. I did however find this posting as well from another forum...

You can get your Ford 999 report for you vintage Mustang through Ford's E-mail system. No misguided phone calls or letter writing to hassle with. This is an alternative to the Marti report with the same basic info, only FREE! Beware, it may take a few months to get it, though. Here's how: First google or go to ownerconnection.com, look at the bottom of the site Click "Contact Us". Next page under corporate info click "Email". Next page for topic scroll to "general vehicle questions". In the comment Questions box ask for the 999 report or vehicle options report for your classic Mustang. Enter the requested info, no comma in the odometer reading and enter your VIN # with periods at the end to fill in the required space (I.E. 9FO2R111222.....) I believe it was 4 or 5. You will receive an email from Ford in a couple days stating they have your request. Then someone will call from Ford's customer service office in a couple days and tell you the time of expected wait and where it will come from. They told me 4-6 weeks. Once again, this is better than trying to call Ford's office and you can't beat the price. Jim.

 

Are there really a lot of counterfeit Maverick Stallions out there being sold as the real thing?

 

The report is free but as I mentioned, it does not mention Sprint, Stallion, or Comet GT. Does anyone have Grabber in which the report does list Grabber in the options?

 

Don't know why but I find the idea of a "Youth Appearance" option funny.
Wonder what that would translate to today? Maybe giant aluminum rims and a huge non-funtional spoiler with racing stripes....
Or perhaps it would just come with a sideways fitting ballcap and giant sloppy jeans...

 

Mine does, when it breaks the serial number down, but not in the options.
(93) 2-door Ford Maverick Sport Sedan Grabber

 

My 999 says "2 Door Maverick Sport Sedan Standard" ... doesn't mention the word Grabber.

 

same with mine!

 

Wonder if it has something to do with the year since you guys both have 71's maybe they changed it in 72 or 73

 

Code 62D(sports sedan code) from build years 1971-1975 is the body code used for Grabbers. It was not a body code in 1970 for Mavericks, nor after 1975. After that, in 1976 only * sports sedan option available was offered for Granada only. The Maverick, Mustang and Pinto then had a * Stallion option available in 1976 only. In 1977 sports sedan and stallion option dissapeared with option * such as pony and cobra were used in some of the line with Maverick using *Limited option available, ,which I dont know yet what that means.
Dan