1972 Ford LTD Brougham Hardtop
A $4,090 LTD Brougham hardtop, the most luxurious tier of Ford's 1972 full-size range, saw 50,409 built on the 121" wheelbase.
2E68S170765
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Mahwah, NJ (E)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford LTD Brougham
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | E | Mahwah, NJ (E) |
| Model Code | 68 | LTD Brougham |
| Engine Code | S | 400 CID V8 (S) |
| Serial Number | 170765 | Production #170765 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD Brougham
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine400 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Dimensions
Production50409
Weight4044
Doors4
Width79.2
Rear Tread64.3
Wheelbase121
Length218.4
Front Tread63.3
Height53
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.75
DifferentialHypoid
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
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity23
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$4090.00
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.