Home Archive 1971 Ford LTD

1971 Ford LTD Pillared Hardtop

The LTD pillared hardtop paired framed door glass with slim pillars for Ford's full-size flagship line; 92,260 rode the 121" wheelbase in 1971.
1T63F117679
302 CID V8 (F)
Engine
Pillared Hardtop
Body
Metuchen, NJ (T)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford LTD

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code T Metuchen, NJ (T)
Model Code 63 LTD
Engine Code F 302 CID V8 (F)
Serial Number 117679 Production #117679

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1971
Body StylePillared Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine302 CID V8 (F)
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ (T)
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine302 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID

Dimensions

Production92260
Doors4
Weight4110
Front Tread63.3
Rear Tread64.3
Width79.2
Wheelbase121
Length216.2
Height53.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.25
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.61
1st Gear Ratio2.42
Reverse Ratio2.33

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeG78 x 15

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic

Fuel & Electrical

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

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$3583.00

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.