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1972 Ford LTD Sedan

The LTD was Ford's top full-size series for 1972. The Sedan rode a 121" wheelbase and saw 104,167 built for the model year.
2Z63N646436
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Sedan
Body
St. Louis, MO (Z)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford LTD

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO (Z)
Model Code 63 LTD
Engine Code N 429 CID V8 (N)
Serial Number 646436 Production #646436

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
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

Production104167
Doors4
Weight4019
Rear Tread64.3
Width79.2
Front Tread63.3
Length218.4
Height54.9
Wheelbase121

Drivetrain

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

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 BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular

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$3906.00

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.