1979 Ford LTD 2-Door Sedan
The LTD was downsized onto Ford's new Panther platform for 1979. Flory records 54,005 built for 1979 at a base price of $6,184.
Shown as 1979 Ford LTD, not confirmed by the VIN.
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9E62H200543
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
Mahwah, NJ (E)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 Ford LTD
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | E | Mahwah, NJ (E) |
| Model Code | 62 | LTD |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 200543 | Production #200543 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: LTD Coupe)
Height54.5
Length209.1
Wheelbase114.4
Width77.5
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
$3234.00
No. Produced
111565
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3721
lbs
Height
54.9
in.
Length
213.9
in.
Width
79.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Main Bearings
5
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Dual downdraft
Type
V8 overhead valve
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Cooling System
14.3 Quarts
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
429 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Coil link
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Tire Size
8.25 x 15
Spare Location
Trunk
Make
Ford
Series
LTD
Origin
United States
Model Year
1969
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
65A
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
11 1/32
in.
Service
Dual hydraulic
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Rear Differential
4
pt.
Fuel
24.5
gal.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Brake Horsepower
220@4600
hp
Compression Ratio-Std
9.5
:1
Torque
295@2400
ft/lbs
Type
Constant mesh
Rated Horsepower
51.2
hp
Displacement
302
cu. in.
Cylinders
8
Front Tread
63
in.
Rear Tread
64
in.
Wheelbase
121
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.1
:1
Carburetor
Autolite
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
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.