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1974 Ford LTD Hardtop

The LTD sat at the top of Ford's full-size line; this pillarless Hardtop rode a 121" wheelbase and drew 73,296 buyers at $4,147.
4P62S170774
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Twin Cities, MN (P)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford LTD

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code P Twin Cities, MN (P)
Model Code 62 LTD
Engine Code S 400 CID V8 (S)
Serial Number 170774 Production #170774

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1974
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Assembly PlantTwin Cities, MN (P)
Plant CodeP
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine400 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID

Dimensions

Production73296
Doors2
Weight4365
Length222.5
Height54.6
Front Tread64.1
Wheelbase121
Width79.5
Rear Tread64.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission25
Differential Ratio2.75
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeJR78 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity22
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling16.3 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power antenna / Power seats / Power vent windows / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Black / Candyapple Red / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Green Glow / Light Blue / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Ivy Yellow / Pastel Lime / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Tan Glow / White

Pricing

MSRP$4147.00

Other

Fbsize11.72

Specifications are for this model. The 1974 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.