
Dorman 576-040 Fuel Tank
OE-Style Fuel Tank for 1970 Mustang and Cougar
This Dorman fuel tank is a precision-engineered replacement for specified 1970 Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar applications. Built from steel with a silver coating, it is made to match the original tank’s fit and function for direct replacement service.
- Brand: Dorman
- Part number: 576-040
- Steel construction with gray finish
- 22-gallon capacity
- Silver coating for added surface protection
- Lock ring included
- Package contents: fuel tank
- Cross-reference: Ford D0ZZ9002A
Fitment Details
Compatible with 1970 Ford Mustang, N/A, wo/Drain Plug; wo/Evaporative Emissions Control (EEC).
Compatible with 1970 Mercury Cougar, N/A, wo/Drain Plug; wo/Evaporative Emissions Control (EEC).
The Dorman 576-040 fuel tank is sized at 32.625 inches long, 24.5 inches wide, and 9.75 inches high. It is intended for vehicles that use the specified tank configuration and does not include a sending unit, filler neck, mounting straps, or attached sump. The steel body and coated finish support replacement of a rusted, leaking, or damaged original tank while maintaining the factory-style layout for 1970 Mustang and Cougar fuel storage service.
Common Replacement Reasons
- Fuel tank corrosion or rust-through
- Fuel leaks from a damaged original tank
- Tank deformation from age or impact
- Restoration work on a 1970 Ford Mustang or Mercury Cougar
- Replacement of a tank removed for service or repair
Installation Notes
Verify vehicle configuration before installation, including the absence of a drain plug and evaporative emissions control (EEC). Transfer or source the sending unit, filler neck, and mounting straps separately if required by the vehicle. Confirm the lock ring interface and all mounting points match the original tank before final assembly.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures replacement parts engineered to match original fit and function on specified vehicles. Part number 576-040 is built as an OE-style fuel tank replacement for direct application use on the listed 1970 Mustang and Cougar fitments.
Original: $268.67
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$94.03Dorman 576-040 Fuel Tank
OE-Style Fuel Tank for 1970 Mustang and Cougar
This Dorman fuel tank is a precision-engineered replacement for specified 1970 Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar applications. Built from steel with a silver coating, it is made to match the original tank’s fit and function for direct replacement service.
- Brand: Dorman
- Part number: 576-040
- Steel construction with gray finish
- 22-gallon capacity
- Silver coating for added surface protection
- Lock ring included
- Package contents: fuel tank
- Cross-reference: Ford D0ZZ9002A
Fitment Details
Compatible with 1970 Ford Mustang, N/A, wo/Drain Plug; wo/Evaporative Emissions Control (EEC).
Compatible with 1970 Mercury Cougar, N/A, wo/Drain Plug; wo/Evaporative Emissions Control (EEC).
The Dorman 576-040 fuel tank is sized at 32.625 inches long, 24.5 inches wide, and 9.75 inches high. It is intended for vehicles that use the specified tank configuration and does not include a sending unit, filler neck, mounting straps, or attached sump. The steel body and coated finish support replacement of a rusted, leaking, or damaged original tank while maintaining the factory-style layout for 1970 Mustang and Cougar fuel storage service.
Common Replacement Reasons
- Fuel tank corrosion or rust-through
- Fuel leaks from a damaged original tank
- Tank deformation from age or impact
- Restoration work on a 1970 Ford Mustang or Mercury Cougar
- Replacement of a tank removed for service or repair
Installation Notes
Verify vehicle configuration before installation, including the absence of a drain plug and evaporative emissions control (EEC). Transfer or source the sending unit, filler neck, and mounting straps separately if required by the vehicle. Confirm the lock ring interface and all mounting points match the original tank before final assembly.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures replacement parts engineered to match original fit and function on specified vehicles. Part number 576-040 is built as an OE-style fuel tank replacement for direct application use on the listed 1970 Mustang and Cougar fitments.
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Description
OE-Style Fuel Tank for 1970 Mustang and Cougar
This Dorman fuel tank is a precision-engineered replacement for specified 1970 Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar applications. Built from steel with a silver coating, it is made to match the original tank’s fit and function for direct replacement service.
- Brand: Dorman
- Part number: 576-040
- Steel construction with gray finish
- 22-gallon capacity
- Silver coating for added surface protection
- Lock ring included
- Package contents: fuel tank
- Cross-reference: Ford D0ZZ9002A
Fitment Details
Compatible with 1970 Ford Mustang, N/A, wo/Drain Plug; wo/Evaporative Emissions Control (EEC).
Compatible with 1970 Mercury Cougar, N/A, wo/Drain Plug; wo/Evaporative Emissions Control (EEC).
The Dorman 576-040 fuel tank is sized at 32.625 inches long, 24.5 inches wide, and 9.75 inches high. It is intended for vehicles that use the specified tank configuration and does not include a sending unit, filler neck, mounting straps, or attached sump. The steel body and coated finish support replacement of a rusted, leaking, or damaged original tank while maintaining the factory-style layout for 1970 Mustang and Cougar fuel storage service.
Common Replacement Reasons
- Fuel tank corrosion or rust-through
- Fuel leaks from a damaged original tank
- Tank deformation from age or impact
- Restoration work on a 1970 Ford Mustang or Mercury Cougar
- Replacement of a tank removed for service or repair
Installation Notes
Verify vehicle configuration before installation, including the absence of a drain plug and evaporative emissions control (EEC). Transfer or source the sending unit, filler neck, and mounting straps separately if required by the vehicle. Confirm the lock ring interface and all mounting points match the original tank before final assembly.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures replacement parts engineered to match original fit and function on specified vehicles. Part number 576-040 is built as an OE-style fuel tank replacement for direct application use on the listed 1970 Mustang and Cougar fitments.












