1978 Ford LTD II Base
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- Photo: Ranchero Lowrider by Matti Blume, MB-one 21:13, 16 August 2006 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Ford LTD II by https://www.flickr.com/photos/douaireg/, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '77-'79 Ford LTD II Coupe (Cruisin' At The Boardwalk '14) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Ranchero p1 by Alfvanbeem, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Ford LTD II Base is a 4.9-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The LTD II measures 219.5 inches long on a 118.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.9L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 4.9 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 219.5 in |
| Width | 78 in |
| Height | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Ford LTD II Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Ford LTD II. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 15, 1978 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SHOULDER HARNESS RETRACTORS THAT MAY NOT LOCK. SHOULD THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR IMPACT, THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE RESTRAINED BY THE SHOULDER HARNESS PORTION OF THE THREE-POINT SEAT BELT SYSTEM. FURTHERMORE, THE SHOULDER HARNESS RETRACTORS MAY NOT ALLOW EXTRACTION OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING DUE TO A PRE-LOCKED CONDITION. THIS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE TO THE EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES".
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 78V108000
Mar 6, 1978 · TIRES
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.
NHTSA campaign 78V044000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 FORD LTD II. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.