1979 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 1979 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 1979 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Ford LTD II. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 15, 1979 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PUSH-ROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WHICH WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED AS SPECIFIED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PUSH-ROD.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRAKE RETAINING PIN.
NHTSA campaign 79V117000
Jan 9, 1979 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT WELD NUTS THAT ATTACH THE REAR PORTION OF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK TO THE FLOOR PAN. THE INCORRECT NUTS HAVE AN OVERSIZE DIAMETER AND THREAD, AND UPON FRONT SEAT TRACK ANCHOR BOLT INSTALLATION, THE THREADS MAY HAVE BEEN STRIPPED.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR ANY STRIPPED WELD NUTS AND INSTALL LARGER SIZE BOLTS TO ANCHOR THE SEAT TRACK TO THE FLOOR AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 79V013000
Dec 21, 1978 · STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
THE STEERING GEARS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED SECTOR SHAFTS FROM WHICH THE THREADED PORTIONS OF THE SHAFTS MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE. SHOULD THE SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURE, THE PITMAN ARM MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE SPLINED PORTION OF THE SECTOR SHAFT.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY OR INSTALL A NEW SECTOR SHAFT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign 78V269000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1979 Ford LTD
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1979 Ford LTD (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 FORD LTD II. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.