Name/Title
M718 Front Line AmbulanceEntry/Object ID
2023.6.1Description
In 1951 the Ford Motor Company was given a contract to develop a Military Utility Tactical Truck (MUTT) to replace the WWII era Jeep and its descendant the M38, the M151 was the result.
Initially built by Ford and later by Kaiser and the AM General Corporation over 10,000 units would be built before production ceased. The M151 MUTT became the principal combat Jeep of the Vietnam era and served from 1960 through the early 1990’s, making it the longest lasting “jeep” variant used by the US Armed Forces
Based on the M151 platform, the M718 ¼ ton, 4x4, frontline ambulance could carry ambulatory and litter patients. The cargo area of the M718 vehicles is longer and higher than the base M151 to accommodate the litters and patients.
Michigan Connection
The M151 were assembled by Ford in Highland Park & Livonia and the contracts were administrated by US Army Tank Automotive Command in Warren.
The Museum’s Vehicle
1966 Ford M718
¼ Ton Front Line Ambulance
Manufacturer: Ford
Engine: Inline 4-cyl., 141.5 cu in
Horsepower: 71at 4,000 rpm
Torque: 128 ft·lb at 1,800 rpm
Transmission: 4-speed + reverse manual transmission with single-speed, part-time transfer case
Wheelbase: 85 in
Length: 143 in (basic M151 133 in)
Width: 64 in
Height : 76 in (basic M151 71 in)
Curb weight: 2,400 lbMotor Vehicle Type
jeepCataloged By
Chris CausleyAcquisition
Accession
2023.6Source or Donor
Chris CausleyAcquisition Method
LoanSource (if not Accessioned)
Chris CausleyMake and Manufacture
Manufacturer
Ford Motor CompanyManufacture Place
City
LivoniaCountry
Wayne CountyState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Manufacture Place
United StatesManufacture Date
1960 - 1970Motor Vehicle Details
Engine
Details
141.5 CID 4 CylFuel Type
GasolineEngine Position
Front-EngineHorsepower
71Drivetrain
Drive Type
Four-Wheel DriveSuspension System
Details
4 wheel independentVehicle Numbers
Number Type
Serial NumberNumber
2J8894
