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1972 Ford LTD Country Squire

The LTD was Ford's top full-size series for 1972. The Country Squire rode a 121" wheelbase and saw 121,419 built for the model year.
2Z76N513102
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Country Squire
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 76 LTD
Engine Code N 429 CID V8 (N)
Serial Number 513102 Production #513102

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1972
Body StyleCountry Squire
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

Production121419
Doors4
Weight4345
Wheelbase121
Width79.2
Rear Tread64.3
Length221.4
Front Tread63.3
Height57

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.75
DifferentialHypoid
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 SizeH78 x 15

Brakes

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

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$4318.00

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.