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'''Ford 17M/Ford 20M/Ford 26M (P7/II/Facelift P7). 1968–71 (prod. 567,482). 2- and 4-door saloon, 3- and 5-door estate, 2-door coupé. F/R, 1498, 1699, 1996 cm³ (V4 OHV), 1812, 1998, 2293, 2495, 2550, 2994 cm³ (V6 OHV).''' With the market not taking to the P7, Ford hurriedly restyled and facelifted the cars after just 10 months to fight the [[Opel Rekord C]]. The ''Hüftschwung'' waistline was gone, while the front and rear ends recalled the P5. Little change under the skin, though the stabilizer bar was revised; trailing arms on the rear axle improved the handling. Some equipment and engine upgrades. TS replaced by XL. To challenge the [[Opel Commodore A]], Ford introduced the 26M in 1969 with the 2·6; tuned for comfort, it did not do as well as its rival, and only ''c.'' 8,000 were built. Recognizable by its twin headlamps. South African models equipped with Essex V4 and V6s.
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'''Ford 17M/Ford 20M/Ford 26M (P7/II/Facelift P7). 1968–71 (prod. 567,482). 2- and 4-door saloon, 3- and 5-door estate, 2-door coupé. F/R, 1498, 1699, 1996 cm³ (V4 OHV), 1812, 1998, 2293, 2495, 2550, 2994 cm³ (V6 OHV).''' With the market not taking to the P7, Ford hurriedly restyled and facelifted the cars after just 10 months to fight the [[Opel Rekord C]]. The ''Hüftschwung'' waistline was gone, while the front and rear ends recalled the P5. Little change under the skin, though the stabilizer bar was revised; trailing arms on the rear axle improved the handling. Some equipment and engine upgrades. TS replaced by XL. To challenge the [[Opel Commodore A]], Ford introduced the 26M in 1969 with the 2·6; tuned for comfort, it did not do as well as its rival, and only ''c.'' 8,000 were built. The 26M was recognizable by its twin headlamps. South African models equipped with Essex V4 and V6s.
  
  

Revision as of 11:42, 11 February 2023

1969 Ford 20M XL Coupé.jpg

Ford 17M/Ford 20M/Ford 26M (P7/II/Facelift P7). 1968–71 (prod. 567,482). 2- and 4-door saloon, 3- and 5-door estate, 2-door coupé. F/R, 1498, 1699, 1996 cm³ (V4 OHV), 1812, 1998, 2293, 2495, 2550, 2994 cm³ (V6 OHV). With the market not taking to the P7, Ford hurriedly restyled and facelifted the cars after just 10 months to fight the Opel Rekord C. The Hüftschwung waistline was gone, while the front and rear ends recalled the P5. Little change under the skin, though the stabilizer bar was revised; trailing arms on the rear axle improved the handling. Some equipment and engine upgrades. TS replaced by XL. To challenge the Opel Commodore A, Ford introduced the 26M in 1969 with the 2·6; tuned for comfort, it did not do as well as its rival, and only c. 8,000 were built. The 26M was recognizable by its twin headlamps. South African models equipped with Essex V4 and V6s.


Manufacturing locations: Köln, Germany; Genk, Belgium; Ulsan, Korea

Marque: Ford | Predecessor: Ford 17M, 20M (P7) | Successors: Ford Consul (1972–5), Ford Granada Mk I

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