1978 Ford LTD Station Wagon
The LTD was Ford's full-size flagship for 1978. Flory records 71,285 built for 1978 at a base price of $5,885.
Confidence
90%
Body code 74 is shared by the LTD wagon and the LTD Country Squire in 1978; the VIN does not encode which.
8U74H175863
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
Louisville, KY (U)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Ford LTD
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | U | Louisville, KY (U) |
| Model Code | 74 | LTD |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 175863 | Production #175863 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1978
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Assembly PlantLouisville, KY (U)
Plant CodeU
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: LTD Wagon)
Height56.7
Length225.7
Wheelbase121.0
Width79.7
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
$3181.00
No. Produced
29374
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
4175
lbs
Length
213.9
in.
Width
78
in.
Height
57.2
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Model Year
1968
Type
Constant mesh
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (32)
Battery
12
V
Radiator
Down flow
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Fuel Type
Regular
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
13 Quarts
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment
Power antenna
Optional Equipment
Speed control device
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
428 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power vent windows
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Radio
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Coil link
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
8.45 x 15
Series
Station Wagon 6
Make
Ford
Origin
United States
Body Maker
Ford
Passengers
10
Model Number
71C
Service
Dual hydraulic
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
11
in.
Fuel
25
gal.
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Oil
5
qt.
Carburetor
Carter
Type
Single downdraft
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Brake Horsepower
150@4000
hp
Compression Ratio-Std
9.2
:1
Cylinders
6
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Torque
234@2200
ft/lbs
Main Bearings
7
Displacement
240
cu. in.
Rated Horsepower
38.4
hp
Rear Tread
62
in.
Wheelbase
113
in.
Differential Ratio
3.1
:1
Differential
Hypoid
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.