The tire size for a Ford Edsel can be found on the Tire Label located on the B-pillar or edge of the driver’s door. The Tire Label shows the original equipment size tires, the recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
If you would like to know the tire specifications for a current model, you can visit the Ford website, click on All Vehicles to select a vehicle, choose a vehicle model, and then scroll down to Wheels & Tires to view the available tire sizes.
Additionally, historical information indicates that the 1959 Edsel used several different brands of tires, with B.F. Goodrich and Firestone being the two largest suppliers.
Contents
- Why was the Edsel considered a bad car?
- Why was the Edsel so unpopular?
- What motor did the Edsel have in it?
- Why did people hate the Edsel?
- How much is an Edsel worth today?
- What size engine is a 1959 Edsel?
- What is the rarest Edsel?
- How many 1959 Edsels were made?
- Why was the Edsel car so unpopular?
- What killed the Edsel?
Why was the Edsel considered a bad car?
For whatever reasons, they struck out. They came out during a recession, their styling didn’t win over customers, the cars had been ‘overhyped’ and failed to meet expectations, pricing was too high, etc. Ford had wanted to find a niche nicer than Mercury and lower than Lincoln, but these cars didn’t quite hit the mark.
Why was the Edsel so unpopular?
Through flashy ads and promotions, Ford built up expectations for the Edsel, but the car didn’t revolutionize the industry as promised. Early buyers also complained about the Edsel’s subpar quality and reliability.
What motor did the Edsel have in it?
1958–1959
| First generation | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 223 cu in (3.7 L) Mileage Maker I6 292 cu in (4.8 L) Ford Y-block V8 361 cu in (5.9 L) FE V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1958: 118.0 in (2,997 mm) 1959: 120.0 in (3,048 mm) |
Why did people hate the Edsel?
Second, the car itself was mediocre.
Through flashy ads and promotions, Ford built up expectations for the Edsel, but the car didn’t revolutionize the industry as promised. Early buyers also complained about the Edsel’s subpar quality and reliability.
How much is an Edsel worth today?
The average price of a Edsel is $28,434.
What size engine is a 1959 Edsel?
The 1959 Corsair rode on a 120-in (3048-mm) wheelbase and the 361 cu in (5.9 L) FE V8 was standard in sedans, with either a two- or four-barrel carburetor as was a three-speed manual transmission.
What is the rarest Edsel?
1960 Ranger convertible
A mint-condition Edsel convertible from any of its three model years may sell for over $100,000. The rarest Edsel by body style is the 1960 Ranger convertible, of which only 76 were built. Approximately 25 survive today. The rarest Edsel by model is the 1960 Ranger deluxe interior 4-door hardtop, model 57B.
How many 1959 Edsels were made?
1959 Edsel Production
| Vehicle Model | Qty mfg (Includes Canadian) |
|---|---|
| Corsair 4-Door Hardtop | 1,812 |
| Corsair 4-Door Sedan | 3,695 |
| Corsair Convertible | 1,343 |
| TOTAL 1959 Production | 47,396 |
Why was the Edsel car so unpopular?
One of the apparent reasons for the failure of Ford’s Edsel line of cars is the appearance. People did not find the car attractive, and the semi-powerful engines under the hood didn’t change people’s minds. Simply put, the car couldn’t compete in this category with the other rides of the time.
What killed the Edsel?
Whatever small chance of success the Edsel had when it debuted in 1958 was killed by an economic recession. To their credit, Ford executives realized how much of a failure they had on their hands, killing the Edsel brand at the end of 1959.
