1972 Ford LTD Hardtop
The LTD crowned Ford's full-size range for 1972, and its hardtop was a strong seller at 101,048 built, riding the 121" wheelbase from $3,898.
Confidence
90%
2E62N135736
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Mahwah, NJ (E)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford LTD
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | E | Mahwah, NJ (E) |
| Model Code | 62 | LTD |
| Engine Code | N | 429 CID V8 (N) |
| Serial Number | 135736 | Production #135736 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine429 CID V8 (N)
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine429 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Dimensions
Production101048
Doors2
Weight3963
Rear Tread64.3
Length218.4
Width79.2
Wheelbase121
Front Tread63.3
Height53
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.75
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power
Reverse Ratio2.33
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.61
1st Gear Ratio2.42
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power seats / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Gray Gold Metallic / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Gray Metallic / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Red / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3898.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1972 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.