These are standard specifications for the 1978 Ford LTD, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic SelectShift
Chassis # 8U64H147171
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body on perimeter box |
| Production Years for Series : | 1969 - 1978 |
| Price : | $5,335-$6,200 |
| Weight : | 4030 lbs | 1827.977 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 144 HP (105.984 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 277 Ft-Lbs (376 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic SelectShift
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1978 : | 1,923,655 |
| Total 1978 LTD production : | 313,883 |
| 1978 Ford LTD | |
| Custom 500 Pillared Four-Door Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,044 |
| Custom 500 Pillared Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,359 |
| Custom 500 Ranch Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,196 |
| Landau 4-door Pillared Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 39,836 |
| Landau Pillared Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 27,305 |
| Pillared Four-Door Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 112,392 |
| Pillared Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 57,466 |
| Pillared Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 71,285 |
Dimension(s)
Landau Pillared Hardtop
Chassis # 8U64H147171
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| Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.1 in | 5692 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
Landau 4-door Pillared Hardtop
| Price : | $5,975 |
| Weight : | 4080 lbs | 1850.657 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.1 in | 5692 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
Custom 500 Pillared Hardtop
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.1 in | 5692 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
Custom 500 Pillared Four-Door Hardtop
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.1 in | 5692 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
Custom 500 Ranch Wagon
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.1 in | 5692 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
Pillared Hardtop
| Price : | $5,335 |
| Weight : | 3970 lbs | 1800.762 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.1 in | 5692 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
Pillared Four-Door Hardtop
| Price : | $5,410 |
| Weight : | 4030 lbs | 1827.977 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.1 in | 5692 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
Pillared Station Wagon
| Price : | $5,800 |
| Weight : | 4530 lbs | 2054.773 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.1 in | 5692 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
Pillared Country Squire
| Price : | $6,200 |
| Weight : | 4580 lbs | 2077.453 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.1 in | 5692 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs with lower trailing links and anti-sway bar Rear : Rigid axle with lower trailing radius arms, upper torque arms and coil springs, three-link w/track bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V140000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE FITTED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS CONTAINING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INSERTS INTENDED FOR TRUCKS RATHER THAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR POINTER TO BE MISALIGNED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN THE SELECTOR IS BETWEEN THE NEUTRAL (N) AND DRIVE (D) DETENTS AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL INSERT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS ANDAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION CONTROL INSERTS, STEERING COLUMN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE ENGINE START WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE,THE VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE FORWARD AND AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURYCOULD RESULT.NOTE: PRIOR TO CORRECTIVE ACTION, DRIVER SHOULD BE CAREFUL TO START THE ENGINEONLY WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES PARK (P). |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19771001 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V185000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE PARK ACTUATION SUPPORT PLATES ARE DEFECTIVE DUE TO THEIR SUSCEPTIBILITY TO CRACKING DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. AS A RESULT, FRAGMENTS FROM A BROKEN PLATE CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL MECHANISM. THIS COULD PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE 'PARK' POSITION, OR PREVENT THE PAWL FROM BEING DISENGAGED FROM THE PARK GEAR. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PARK ACTUATION CAM SUPPORT PLATES, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C-6AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; PARK ACTUATION GEAR SUPPORT PLATES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN THE PARK MODE WITHOUT THEPARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, THE PARKING PAWL MAY NOT ENGAGE THE 'PARK' GEAR AND THEVEHICLE WOULD BE ALLOWED TO ROLL FREE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONALINJURIES. |
| Component | TIRES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19780101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V044000 |
| Summary | SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH LR78-15 'C' LOAD RANGE TRUCK TIRES INSTEAD OF LR78-15 'B' LOAD RANGE PASSENGER CAR TIRES. THE WHEELS PRESENTLY ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE INTENDED FOR USE WITH PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES AND WERE NOT RATED FOR THE HIGHER MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURE AND LOAD RATINGS MOLDED INTO THE SIDEWALL OF THE LR78-15 'C' LOAD RANGE TRUCK TIRES. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE 'C' LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH 'B' LOAD RANGE TIRES, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS, TIRES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INFLATION TO THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE STATED ON THESIDEWALL OF THE 'C' LOAD RANGE TIRE MAY PRODUCE WHEEL RIM LOADING GREATER THANTHAT INTENDED. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR WHEEL RIM CRACKING, RESULTING IN RAPIDAIR LOSS, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Ford LTD?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Ford LTD? A: The 1978 Ford LTD has a wheelbase size of 121.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Ford LTD? A: The 1978 Ford LTD has a length of 224.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Ford LTD cost when new?A: The 1978 Ford LTD cost approximately $5,335 to $6,200 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Ford LTD? A: The 1978 Ford LTD was offered as a Custom 500 Pillared Four-Door Hardtop, Custom 500 Pillared Hardtop, Custom 500 Ranch Wagon, Landau 4-door Pillared Hardtop, Landau Pillared Hardtop, Pillared Country Squire, Pillared Four-Door Hardtop, Pillared Hardtop, Pillared Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1978? A: Ford produced 1,923,655 automobiles in 1978.Q: How many 1978 LTDs were produced? A: Ford produced 313,883 examples of the LTD in 1978.Q: What engine did the 1978 Ford LTD have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Ford LTD was a V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 144 HP (105.984 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 277 Ft-Lbs (376 NM) @ 1600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1978 Ford LTD have? A: The 1978 Ford LTD had a 3 speed Automatic SelectShift gearbox.