1972 Ford LTD Sedan
Ford's top full-size sedan, the 1972 LTD four-door, was a mainstay of the range with 104,167 built at $3,906 on the 121" wheelbase.
Confidence
90%
2E63H225768
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Sedan
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 | 63 | LTD |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 225768 | Production #225768 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production104167
Doors4
Weight4019
Rear Tread64.3
Width79.2
Front Tread63.3
Length218.4
Height54.9
Wheelbase121
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.75
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.33
1st Gear Ratio2.42
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.61
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
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$3906.00
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.