What are the body styles of the 1962 Falcon?
The 1962 Ford Falcon was offered in several body styles, including sedans, a hardtop, a wagon, and the Ranchero pickup.
Bearing in mind the model-year context, this article breaks down the main body configurations that Ford promoted for the Falcon lineup in 1962, notes how trim lines like the Futura influenced those choices, and explains the Falcon-based Ranchero’s place in the family.
Primary body style options
Here are the main body configurations Ford advertised for the 1962 Falcon family, reflecting the combinations available to buyers that model year.
- 2-Door Sedan
- 4-Door Sedan
- 2-Door Hardtop
- 4-Door Wagon
- Ranchero (2-Door Pickup)
These options encompassed the core choices for buyers seeking practical family transport, additional cargo space, or a sportier look with the hardtop styling, along with a unique pickup variant for light-duty use.
Ranchero and trim notes
The Ranchero, introduced earlier, continued into 1962 as a two-door Falcon-based pickup with a car-like cabin and a cargo bed, offering a distinct alternative to conventional sedans and wagons.
Futura and other trim indications
The Futura line, a sportier trim within the Falcon family, often used the 2-Door Hardtop configuration to emphasize style and performance while sharing the same overall body shell as the standard Falcon.
Summary
In 1962, the Falcon family offered a diverse set of body styles to meet different needs—from 2- and 4-door sedans for everyday use, to a hardtop variant for a sportier look, a wagon for cargo and family versatility, and a Ranchero two-door pickup that blended car-like convenience with light-duty utility. This mix reflected Ford's strategy of providing affordable options within a compact platform while maintaining variety across trims and body configurations.
