1975 Ford LTD ltd

1975 Ford LTD — Red exterior with Tan interior, powered by a 351 cu in V8. This example shows excellent overall condition and an odometer reading under 96,000 miles (averaging under 2,000 miles per year).

Overview
- Full-size, body-on-frame Ford built as a comfortable, highway-oriented coupe/sedan of its era.
- 351 cu in V8 (carbureted pushrod design) provides the traditional low-end torque associated with mid-1970s Ford big-block performance.
- Low mileage and well-preserved cosmetics and mechanical components consistent with excellent overall condition.

Factory equipment and features (typical for 1975 Ford LTD models)
Powertrain and drivetrain
- 351 cubic-inch V8 engine (carbureted), engineered for torque and highway cruising.
- Factory emission control hardware as required in 1975 (smog controls and related systems integrated into the engine bay).
- Factory-paired automatic transmission was the common drivetrain configuration for the LTD line; manual transmissions were less common but were offered on some models.

Chassis, steering and brakes
- Rear-wheel drive, body-on-frame construction for ride comfort and durability.
- Front independent suspension with coil springs and a solid rear axle with multi-leaf springs designed for a compliant ride over long distances.
- Power steering was commonly factory-installed for low-effort maneuvering.
- Hydraulic brakes with a dual-circuit master cylinder. Many LTDs of the period were equipped with front disc brakes and rear drums; brake hardware sized for safe highway stopping.

Exterior
- Classic mid-1970s full-size exterior styling: long hood, pronounced chrome bumpers, wide grille with integrated headlamp assemblies.
- Red finish on the body for this particular vehicle, with trim and brightwork consistent with factory presentation.
- External lighting includes sealed-beam headlamps, turn signals, and federally mandated side marker lamps.
- Full wheel covers or styled steel wheels were standard; whitewall or bias-ply tires were factory options commonly fitted to period examples.

Interior and seating
- Tan interior trim in this vehicle; typical LTD interior materials included cloth or vinyl bench seating with matching door panels and carpeting.
- Spacious front bench seat with fold-down center armrest and generous rear bench seat, offering seating for six in a conventional column-shift configuration on many factory models.
- Headliner and carpeted floor coverings consistent with factory materials and color coordination.

Climate and comfort
- Heating and defrost system standard.
- Air conditioning was a factory option on many LTDs and could be present as factory original or dealer-installed; factory vents, controls, and a matched compressor/condenser system were used when equipped.
- Power convenience options available from the factory included power windows, power door locks, and cruise control — commonly seen on higher-trim LTDs, though availability depended on original build specifications.

Instrumentation and convenience
- Full instrument cluster with speedometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature, oil pressure and charging/ammeter indicators.
- Factory radio: AM was standard; AM/FM and 8-track or cassette units were available as dealer or factory upgrades.
- Interior conveniences such as a column-mounted shifter, ashtray(s), cigar lighter, dome light and sun visors were standard equipment.

Safety equipment
- Padded dash and energy-absorbing steering column consistent with federal safety requirements of the era.
- Seat belts standard for front occupants and typically rear belts as required by 1970s regulations.
- Side marker lights and other externally visible safety lighting as mandated by federal law.

Trim and finishes
- Woodgrain trim accents on dashboard and door panels were commonly used on LTD interiors for a more upscale presentation.
- Chrome and brightwork around windows, trim lines and bumpers provide the period-correct appearance.

Condition and notes
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