Car Model History

Two-door hardtop · 170 cu in inline-six

1964 Ford Mustang Standard Two-door hardtop Manual

Ford's model-year sales literature documents this 1964 Mustang trim, body, engine, and manual-transmission pairing.

1964 Ford Mustang — exact-model-year Commons photograph
Exact 1964 Mustang reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1964 Ford Mustang (15364728796).jpg” by James Banks Photography / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Standard
Body style
Two-door hardtop
Engine
170 cu in inline-six
Transmission
3-speed manual

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1964 Ford Mustang Standard Two-door hardtop Manual. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
12
Factory intervals
5
Fitment-scoped
6
Exact references
1

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  • Engine oil filter

    Exact reference available

    Manufacturer application-catalog fitment only; this does not establish an oil-change interval.

    Applies to: 1964 · US

    170 cu in inline-six

    Baldwin B2

    Applies to: 1964 · 170 cu in inline-six · US

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Pre-1980 Applications section — Ford 1964, Mustang 170 cu in inline-six row · checked

    Verified ordering references

    • Service replacementBaldwin B2

      Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · catalog-listed

      Baldwin's manufacturer application table lists this filter for the stated model year and engine. Confirm the VIN and installed engine before ordering.

      Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Pre-1980 Applications section — Ford 1964, Mustang 170 cu in inline-six row · checked

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  • Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1964 · US · 1964½ launch-model Mustang

    Published interval: 6,000 mi / 6 months · whichever comes first

    Source: Ford — 1964½ Mustang launch brochure maintenance summary · Back page, Mustang Specifications: Engine Features and Twice-a-Year Maintenance · checked

  • Replaceable dry air-cleaner element

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1964 · US · 1964½ launch-model Mustang

    Published interval: 36,000 mi / 36 months · whichever comes first

    Source: Ford — 1964½ Mustang launch brochure maintenance summary · Back page, Mustang Specifications: Engine Features and Twice-a-Year Maintenance · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Heat range and gap are engine-specific across this generation — follow the tune-up chart for your model year and engine.

  • PCV valve

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Valve and grommet differ by engine. Match to the engine actually in the car.

  • Disposable fuel filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1964 · US · 1964½ launch-model Mustang

    Published interval: 36,000 mi / 36 months · whichever comes first

    Source: Ford — 1964½ Mustang launch brochure maintenance summary · Back page, Mustang Specifications: Engine Features and Twice-a-Year Maintenance · checked

  • Drive belts

    Fitment must be confirmed

    V-belt count and length depend on engine and options (power steering, air conditioning, alternator). Measure the belts on the car.

  • Engine coolant / antifreeze — replace

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1964 · US · 1964½ launch-model Mustang

    Published interval: 36,000 mi / 24 months · whichever comes first

    Source: Ford — 1964½ Mustang launch brochure maintenance summary · Back page, Mustang Specifications: Engine Features and Twice-a-Year Maintenance · checked

  • Brake pads & shoes

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Drums were standard on early cars with front discs optional on V8s; later years differ. Order to match what is fitted, not to the model year.

  • Wiper blades

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Blade length and arm fitting vary through the generation — measure the blades on the car; an adapter may be needed for a modern blade.

  • Battery

    Fitment must be confirmed

    12-volt. Group size fitted today varies by car — check tray and cable clearance. Modern equivalence, not a factory specification.

  • Minor chassis lubrication

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1964 · US · 1964½ launch-model Mustang

    Published interval: 6,000 mi / 6 months · whichever comes first

    Source: Ford — 1964½ Mustang launch brochure maintenance summary · Back page, Mustang Specifications: Engine Features and Twice-a-Year Maintenance · checked

    Major chassis lubrication

    Applies to: 1964 · US · 1964½ launch-model Mustang

    Published interval: 36,000 mi / 36 months · whichever comes first

    Source: Ford — 1964½ Mustang launch brochure maintenance summary · Back page, Mustang Specifications: Engine Features and Twice-a-Year Maintenance · checked

Sources

  1. Ford Mustang factory sales literature — preserved model-year brochure archive

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