1974 Ford LTD Specifications

Specifications

1969 1970 1974 1978

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1969 - 1978
Price :	$4,300-$4,830
Weight :	4260 lbs \| 1932.303 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'S'
Displacement :	6555 cc \| 400.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	6.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1974 :	2,179,791
Total 1974 LTD production :	302,627
1974 Ford LTD
Brougham Hardtop Coupe 4 dr. 6 P :	39,084
Brougham Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	11,371
Brougham Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	30,203
Country Squire Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	64,047
Hardtop Coupe 4 dr. 6 P :	73,296
Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	12,375
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	72,251

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	223.0 in \| 5664 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.

Hardtop Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$4,370
Weight :	4280 lbs \| 1941.375 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	223.0 in \| 5664 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$4,320
Weight :	4215 lbs \| 1911.892 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	223.0 in \| 5664 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.

Country Squire Station Wagon

Chassis # 4J76S162122
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Exterior
Price :	$4,830
Weight :	4740 lbs \| 2150.028 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	223.0 in \| 5664 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.

Brougham Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$4,580
Weight :	4300 lbs \| 1950.447 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	223.0 in \| 5664 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.

Brougham Hardtop Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$4,650
Weight :	4310 lbs \| 1954.983 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	223.0 in \| 5664 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.

Brougham Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$4,600
Weight :	4250 lbs \| 1927.768 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	223.0 in \| 5664 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.0 in \| 3073 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	HR78-15 steel-belted radial

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	74V011000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPEED CONTROL OPTION MAY HAVE THEVENT SOLENOID ARMATURE BIND WITHIN THE SERVO ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF AN UNDERSIZEBRASS EYELET THAT GUIDES THE ARMATURE.SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THE SPEEDCONTROL SYSTEM WILL MAINTAIN OR, IF THE BINDING OCCURS IN THE ACCELERATOR MODE,IT WILL INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING EVEN THOUGH THEDRIVER ATTEMPTS TO DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGWITH IMPROVED PARTS).

Component	STRUCTURE
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	74V062000
Notes	FORD CAMPAIGN NO 120.STATION WAGONS.POSSIBILITY THAT STATION WAGONSEQUIPPED WITH THE CLASS I LIGHT DUTY TRAILER TOW-OPTION WERE INADVERTENTLYFURNISHED WITH SEDAN TRAILER HITCH KITS AT ASSEMBLY PLANTS.INSTALLATION OFTHE SEDAN KIT ON A STATION WAGON NECESSITATES BOLTING THE DRAWBAR INCORRECTLYUNDERNEATH THE BUMPER SUPPORT RATHER THAN ON TOP OF THE PLATE AND RESULTS INDISTORTION OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS AND NUMBER FIVE FRAME CROSSMEMBER.THESECONDITIONS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FRACTURE AND SEPARATION OF THE HITCH FROMONE OF ITS TWO MOUNTING POINTS.SHOULD THIS OCCUR, EXCESSIVE TRAILER'CHUCKING' AND SWAYING WOULD RESULT AND, IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, MAY RESULT INSEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE VEHICLE.(CORRECT BY REPLACING SEDAN KITSWITH CORRECT TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY).

Component	TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	74V118000
Notes	FORD CAMPAIGN NO 127.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FIRESTONE HR78-15 TIRES INSTALLEDMAY HAVE BEEN UNDERCURED DURING THE VULCANIZING PROCESS.THIS CONDITIONRESULTS IN LOCALIZED OVERHEATING AT THE TIRE SHOULDER OR LOWER SIDEWALL THATCOULD CAUSE CHUNKING AND/OR SEPARATION, RESULTING IN RAPID LOSS OF AIR DURINGVEHICLE OPERATION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING TIRES WITH NEW TIRESWHEN NECESSARY).NOTE0 ALSO SEE FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY EQUIPMENTCAMPAIGN NUMBER 74E-017UCH.MODEL DOMSTART DOMEND.FORD 1974MAR - 1974JUN.TORINO 1974JUN - 1974JUN.F100 1974MAR - 1974JUN.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19720801
NHTSA Campaign ID	80V143000
Summary	SOME OF THE FLEXIBLE FIVE-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY BE SUBJECT TO HIGH BLADE STRESSES THAT CAN RESULT FROM RESONANT VIBRATION INPUTS OCCURRING DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE BLADES CRACKING DUE TO FATIGUE, AND PORTIONS OF THE BLADE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN ASSEMBLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE FAN WITH ONE OF AN IMPROVED FIVE-BLADED DESIGN, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 351W CID ENGINES AND AIRCONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BLADE PORTIONS PROPELLED FROM A ROTATING FAN MAY DAMAGEUNDERHOOD COMPONENTS AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO BYSTANDERS IF THE HOOD ISOPEN.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19730701
NHTSA Campaign ID	73V181000
Notes	FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-OB.POSSIBILITY THAT THE 2V CARBURETOR USED ON 302, 351 AND400CID ENGINES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE MISALIGNMENT BETWEEN THETRANSMISSION LINKAGE LEVER AND ADJUSTING SCREW ASSEMBLY AND THE THROTTLE LEVERTAB.IF CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY CAUSE CONTACT BETWEEN THE SCREW THREADS ANDTHE EDGE OF THE THROTTLE LEVER TAB AND CAUSE THROTTLE TO STICK IN AN OPENPOSITION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REALIGNING LINKAGE WHERE NECESSARY).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1974 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,750
Avg. Household Income :	$13,900
Avg. Home :	$34,900
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.55

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Ford LTD? A: The 1974 Ford LTD has a wheelbase size of 121.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1974 Ford LTD? A: The 1974 Ford LTD has a length of 223.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1974 Ford LTD? A: The 1974 Ford LTD has a width of 80.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1974 Ford LTD cost when new?A: The 1974 Ford LTD cost approximately $4,300 to $4,830 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Ford LTD? A: The 1974 Ford LTD was offered as a Brougham Hardtop Coupe, Brougham Hardtop Sedan, Brougham Sedan, Country Squire Station Wagon, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1974 Ford LTD have? A: The 1974 Ford LTD had HR78-15 steel-belted radial tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1974? A: Ford produced 2,179,791 automobiles in 1974.

Q: How many 1974 LTDs were produced? A: Ford produced 302,627 examples of the LTD in 1974.

Q: What engine did the 1974 Ford LTD have? A: The engine powering the 1974 Ford LTD was a V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3400 RPM.