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1972 Ford LTD Hardtop

The LTD was Ford's top full-size series for 1972. The Hardtop rode a 121" wheelbase and saw 101,048 built for the model year.
2Z62N636107
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO (Z)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
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1972 Ford LTD

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO (Z)
Model Code 62 LTD
Engine Code N 429 CID V8 (N)
Serial Number 636107 Production #636107

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine429 CID V8 (N)
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO (Z)
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine429 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID

Dimensions

Production101048
Doors2
Weight3963
Rear Tread64.3
Length218.4
Width79.2
Wheelbase121
Front Tread63.3
Height53

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.75
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power
Reverse Ratio2.33
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.61
1st Gear Ratio2.42
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF78 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11

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
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12

Equipment

Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power seats / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device

Colors

Exterior ColorsBlack / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Gray Gold Metallic / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Gray Metallic / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Red / White / Yellow

Pricing

MSRP$3898.00

Specifications are for this model. The 1972 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.