1973 Ford LTD Pillared Hardtop
Framed-glass pillared hardtop in the flagship LTD range for 1973, this $3,890 body led full-size sales with 122,851 produced on the 121" wheelbase.
Confidence
90%
3E63X198594
122 CID I4 (X)
Engine
Pillared Hardtop
Body
Mahwah, NJ (E)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford LTD
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | E | Mahwah, NJ (E) |
| Model Code | 63 | LTD |
| Engine Code | X | 122 CID I4 (X) |
| Serial Number | 198594 | Production #198594 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1973
Body StylePillared Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine122 CID I4 (X)
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine122 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement122 CID
Dimensions
Production49733 / 122851
Weight3615 / 4357
Doors2 / 4
Front Tread61 / 64.2
Length209.9 / 219.5
Height53.5 / 55.5
Rear Tread60 / 64.4
Wheelbase119 / 121
Width79.5 / 79.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio5
Transmission3 / 25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio2.75 / 3.50
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power / Recirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.79 / 3.26
Reverse Ratio2.87 / 3.35
2nd Gear Ratio1.7 / 1.84
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs / Longitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14 / G78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting / Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4 / 5
Fuel Capacity20 / 22
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling13.5 Quarts / 15 Quarts / 16.3 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorFin and tube / Tubular and fin
ExhaustSingle / Single with crossover
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission / Fordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering / Pushbutton Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Chestnut / Corinthian White No. 2 / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Glacier Blue / Gold Glow / Heritage Burgundy / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Green / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Ming Green / Oxford Blue / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Red Metallic / Rose Beige / Sandshell Beige / Silver Moss / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$2,674 - $3,890
Other
B&s 3 51/64 & 2 7/8 / &s 3 5/8 & 3 39/64
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
Fbsize11.72
Wsize15 x 5
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 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.