1973 Ford LTD Hardtop
The LTD topped Ford's full-size 1973 lineup, and this pillarless hardtop was among its strongest sellers, with 120,964 built on the 121" wheelbase at $3,882.
Confidence
90%
3J62H139868
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Los Angeles, CA (J)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford LTD
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | J | Los Angeles, CA (J) |
| Model Code | 62 | LTD |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 139868 | Production #139868 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1973
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA (J)
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production12596 - 205722
Weight3683 - 4308
Doors2 / 4
Rear Tread60 / 64.4
Length209.9 / 219.5
Wheelbase119 / 121
Height53.5 / 55.5
Width79.5 / 79.9
Front Tread61 / 64.2
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio5
Transmission3 / 25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.75 / 3.50
Steering GearIntegral power / Recirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.79
Reverse Ratio2.87
2nd Gear Ratio1.7
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
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting / Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
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 / 16.3 Quarts / 19.5 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$2,776 - $3,882
Other
B&s 4 & 3 1/2 / &s 3 51/64 & 2 7/8
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.