Designed by Gordon Buehrig, the second-generation Country Squire was developed under a goal to maximize parts commonality between sedan and station wagon model lines.
  While gaining an inch in wheelbase, the second-generation Country Squire was reduced approximately 10 inches in length over its predecessor.

In contrast to the Country Sedan, two-tone paint was not offered for the Country Squire; while fewer paint choices were available, all were color-keyed to the wood exterior trim.
 Matching the wood trim, the interior was offered in a single tan/brown color scheme.
 As with the previous generation, the second-generation Country Squire used a two-piece tailgate.
 The spare tire was relocated under the load floor, with the upper half of the tailgate opened by counterbalanced hinges.


Over its production, the second generation saw several minor revisions.
 For 1953 (marking the 50th anniversary of Ford), the Country Squire received a commemorative steering wheel center; rear-door armrests became standard.
 For 1954, the range of color choices were expanded from six to twelve (remaining single-color exteriors), with red, blue/white, or green/white interiors replacing the previous tan/brown interior.
 Several power-assisted features became introduced; in 1953, power steering became an option, with power brakes and a power-adjusted front seat introduced for 1954.
Designed by Gordon Buehrig, the second-generation Country Squire was developed under a goal to maximize parts commonality between sedan and station wagon model lines.   While gaining an inch in wheelbase, the second-generation Country Squire was reduced approximately 10 inches in length over its predecessor.
In contrast to the Country Sedan, two-tone paint was not offered for the Country Squire; while fewer paint choices were available, all were color-keyed to the wood exterior trim.  Matching the wood trim, the interior was offered in a single tan/brown color scheme.  As with the previous generation, the second-generation Country Squire used a two-piece tailgate.  The spare tire was relocated under the load floor, with the upper half of the tailgate opened by counterbalanced hinges.

Over its production, the second generation saw several minor revisions.  For 1953 (marking the 50th anniversary of Ford), the Country Squire received a commemorative steering wheel center; rear-door armrests became standard.  For 1954, the range of color choices were expanded from six to twelve (remaining single-color exteriors), with red, blue/white, or green/white interiors replacing the previous tan/brown interior.  Several power-assisted features became introduced; in 1953, power steering became an option, with power brakes and a power-adjusted front seat introduced for 1954.
Ford Country Squire