1971 Ford LTD Formal Hardtop
The LTD was Ford's top full-size series for 1971. The Formal Hardtop rode a 121" wheelbase and saw 103,896 built for the model year.
1W62S145383
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Formal Hardtop
Body
Wayne, MI (W)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford LTD
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | W | Wayne, MI (W) |
| Model Code | 62 | LTD |
| Engine Code | S | 400 CID V8 (S) |
| Serial Number | 145383 | Production #145383 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1971
Body StyleFormal Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Assembly PlantWayne, MI (W)
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine400 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Dimensions
Production103896
Weight4045
Doors2
Rear Tread64.3
Wheelbase121
Width79.2
Front Tread63.3
Length216.2
Height52.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.25
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
1st Gear Ratio2.42
Reverse Ratio2.33
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.61
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTubular and fin
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
Equipment390 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Gray Gold Metallic / Light Gold / Light Green / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Pastel Blue / Red / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3575.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1971 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.