On its big 121-inch wheelbase and new frame, the big Ford gives a smooth, quiet limousine-like ride

Above: At left, the Country Sedan is just a step away from the elegant Country Squire. It has its own styling and luxury touches plus the ride and quiet found in all Ford wagons. At right, Ford's Ranch Wagon gives you the size, room, and ride of the Country Squire...plus styling, comfort, and luxury appointments all its own.

Left: The popular leader of Ford's wagon family is the Country Squire. Above: Squire Brougham Option is the ultimate in station wagon comfort. High Back split bench seat with passenger recliner, cut pile carpeting, front door courtesy lamps, Special Brougham vinyl trim, rear door courtesy light switches, and steel belted radial-ply tires make the Squire Brougham a standout. The standard Country Squire interior is elegant, tasteful, comfortable.

Below: Practical Ranch Wagon interior is all-vinyl with "basketweave" inserts. Choose from four colors (black, green, beige, or blue). Left: Optional lockable side stowage compartment and carpeted cargo area is a popular wagon option.

Above: Electric power tailgate lock is available on Ford station wagons, as are electric power door locks.

Tailgate window washer cleans window as it is lowered into tailgate with switch, then pushing switch "in" to activate washer. Window is washed in tailgate, wiped clean as it comes up. Electric rear window defrost clears doorgate window electrically. It melts ice and snow and includes tinted rear window and 70-amp alternator.

Dual Facing Rear Seat models are an exclusive with Ford Motor Company. Seats fold down quickly to convert to cargo area. Optional Recreation Table is a desk, snack table, and game board. It has magnetized checkers and holders for cups and your odds and ends. Table stores under seat or in lockable side stowage compartment.

Lockable below deck storage is standard on all Ford wagons. 6-passenger models have 9.1 cubic feet of storage space. Dual Facing Rear Seat models have 5.4 cubic feet of locked stowage area.

Power front disc brakes are standard on all Ford wagons. These brakes use the same principle as the most modern jet aircraft. They dissipate heat fast, are fade-resistant and less-affected by water.