What did LTD stand for on a Ford?

The meaning of “LTD” on a Ford has been a subject of debate and speculation. There is no definitive answer, but here are some possibilities:
1. According to Car Life magazine, when reviewing the first Ford LTD released in 1965, Ford did not provide an answer to what “LTD” stood for. Car Life magazine presumed that it stood for nothing.
2. In Australia, popular opinion suggests that “LTD” stands for “Lincoln Type Design.” This explanation was reportedly provided by Ford Australia PR to the local motoring press. However, it is widely believed that the local Ford PR people simply made that up in the hope that Lincoln prestige would rub off on the local product. It is important to note that Lincolns were never sold in Australia.
3. Many people naturally assumed that “LTD” stood for “Limited Edition” or “Limited.” However, Ford chose to deny this intention when they introduced the Ford Galaxie LTD as a top-end sub-species of the Galaxie 500 in 1965. Ford likely wanted to avoid intruding upon Chrysler’s copyright claim to the “Limited” handle.
In summary, the exact meaning of “LTD” on a Ford remains uncertain, and different explanations have been proposed.

What replaced the Ford LTD?

Taurus
But then a funny thing happened: Around 1983–84, big-car sales started picking up again, so the Panther chassis LTDs were kept and actually outlived the midsize LTD, which disappeared after 1986, replaced by the all-new Taurus.

How many years did Ford make the LTD?

So when you think of a Ford LTD you can make up anything you like – Luxurious Two Door, or Love To Death, but my favorite is Living The Dream. The LTD nameplate lasted from 1965 to 1986 in the USA, while in Australia it soldiered on until 2007 as Ford’s flagship model.

How much did a Ford LTD cost in 1972?

$3,941
The 1972 LTD four-door hardtop sedan listed at $3,941, which is about $22,600 when calculated in inflation-adjusted 2017 dollars. This is a lot of car for that kind of money, especially when you consider that $8,640 was needed to buy a Lincoln Continental Mark IV that year.

What engine was in the Ford LTD?

The base engine was the 302 cid V8. The next largest engine was Ford’s 351 CID V8, the most common choice. Still larger was Ford’s 400 CID V8. Topping the range was the 429 cid V8, which was replaced by the 460 CID V8 for 1974.

Why was the Ford LTD discontinued?

In addition to slow sales, potential model overlap with the Fairmont (and LTD) led to the discontinuation of the LTD II station wagon after 1977. For 1979, the LTD II effectively became obsolete upon the introduction of the downsized Ford LTD.

When did Ford stop making LTD?

1986
Ford LTD (Americas), an automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company in North America from 1965 through 1986.

What does LTD mean in Ford?

People have certainly been wondering though just what the three letters LTD mean. Some speculate that it means Limited. However, the Ford Motor Company of Australia claims that the Ford LTD simply means Lincoln Type Design.

What is the gas mileage on a 1972 Ford LTD?

Based on data from 2 vehicles, 11 fuel-ups and 2,263 miles of driving, the 1972 Ford LTD gets a combined Avg MPG of 12.69 with a 2.47 MPG margin of error.

What year was the last Ford LTD made?

The Ford LTD (pronounced ell-TEE-dee) is a range of automobiles manufactured by Ford for the 1965 to 1986 model years.

Why was the GT40 banned?

The Mk II and IV were both obsolete after the FIA had changed the rules to ban unlimited capacity engines, ruling out the 427 cu in (7 L) Ford V8. However, the Mk I, with its smaller engine, was legally able to race as a homologated sports car because of its production numbers.