Ford LTD Crown Victoria
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The Ford LTD Crown Victoria was a full-size, rear wheel drive sedan produced by Ford Motor Company from 1979-1991.
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History
The Ford LTD was moved to the Ford Panther platform in 1979, and the Ford LTD Crown Victoria was introduced. These cars have a targa-like chrome band across the roof, usually paired with a landau vinyl roof.From 1983 to 1986, the LTD nameplate was used for two separate cars. It was kept on the full-size model as the LTD Crown Victoria, and placed on a mid-size car based on the Ford Fox platform as the LTD.
Features
Available engines included a 302 ci 5.0L EFI V8 and a 351W 5.8L Mustang V8. It featured an automatic overdrive transmission, power steering, front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, split-bench dual recliner front seats, and full-bench center armrest rear seats. Options included a tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power door locks, cast aluminum wheels, cornering lamps, an illuminated entry system, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.1987 Ford Buyer's GuideOther body styles
Station wagon
A station wagon version was also produced, both as the LTD Crown Victoria and also as the LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire.Coupe
The LTD Crown Victoria was available in coupe form until 1987, when it was discontinued due to lack of sales. Enthusiasts view LTD Crown Victoria coupes as very collectable.
End of production
Sedans and station wagons continued through 1991. When the car was redesigned for 1992, the station wagon version was dropped, and the sedan was produced as the Ford Crown Victoria.References
See also
- Ford Country Squire
- Ford Crown Victoria
- Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
- Mercury Marquis
- Mercury Grand Marquis
- Lincoln Continental
- Lincoln Town Car
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