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1978 Ford LTD II 4-Door Pillared Hardtop

The LTD II was Ford's mid-size line for 1978. Flory records 64,133 built for 1978 at a base price of $5,222.
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8H31F105735
302 CID V8 (F)
Engine
4-Door Pillared Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH (H)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Ford LTD II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1978
Plant Code H Lorain, OH (H)
Model Code 31 LTD II
Engine Code F 302 CID V8 (F)
Serial Number 105735 Production #105735

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelLTD II
Year1978
Body Style4-Door Pillared Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine302 CID V8 (F)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantLorain, OH (H)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications (Matched to: LTD II Sedan)

Height53.3
Length219.5
Wheelbase118.0
Width78.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating
Clutch Size 9 inches

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2456.00
No. Produced 44683

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3262 lbs
Height 53.5 in.
Length 201.1 in.
Width 74.5 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Cylinders 6
Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Constant mesh
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Torque 190@2200 ft/lbs
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (38)
Cooling System 9.5 Quarts
Radiator Down flow
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.35 x 14
Series Fairlane 6
Make Ford
Model Year 1968
Origin United States
Model Number 65A
Body Maker Ford
Brake Size 10 in.
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service Dual hydraulic
Fuel 20 gal.
Rear Differential 4 pt.
Oil 5 qt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Brake Horsepower 115@3800 hp
Compression Ratio-Std 8.8 :1
Type Single downdraft
Main Bearings 7
Rear Tread 58.9 in.
Front Tread 58.8 in.
Wheelbase 116 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.2 :1
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.