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1977 Ford LTD Station Wagon

The LTD was Ford's full-size flagship for 1977. Flory records 90,711 built for 1977 at a base price of $5,415.
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7U74S166519
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
Louisville, KY (U)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1977 Ford LTD

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 7 1977
Plant Code U Louisville, KY (U)
Model Code 74 LTD
Engine Code S 400 CID V8 (S)
Serial Number 166519 Production #166519

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1977
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Assembly PlantLouisville, KY (U)
Plant CodeU
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications (Matched to: LTD Wagon)

Height56.7
Length225.6
Wheelbase121.0
Width79.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating
Clutch Size 9.5 inches

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3359.00
No. Produced 44024

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 4197 lbs
Width 79 in.
Length 213.9 in.
Height 56.9 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Type Constant mesh
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (35)
Battery 12 V
Radiator Down flow
Fuel Type Regular
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 428 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Steering Gear Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Coil link
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 8.45 x 15
Series Station Wagon 6
Model Year 1967
Origin United States
Model Number 71A
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service Dual hydraulic
Brake Size 11 in.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Oil 5 qt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Fuel 25 gal.
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Cylinders 6
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Rear Tread 62 in.
Wheelbase 113 in.
Differential Ratio 3.1 :1
Differential Hypoid
Carburetor Autolite
Clutch Type Semicentrifugal
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.99 :1
2nd 1.75 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.17 :1

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.