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1972 Ford LTD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 LTD.

The 1972 Ford LTD, a full-size model from Ford’s LTD line, is documented in complaint records spanning 1990 to 2000, with the highest number of complaints—three—filed in 1991 and the lowest—one—in 1993. This data places the 1972 LTD within a reliability context of minimal reported issues over that decade, suggesting a generally trouble-free ownership experience for the period covered.

Model year198619851984198319821981198019791972

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length218.9 in
Overall width0 in
Overall height0 in
Wheelbase120.9 in
Curb weight0 lb

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

71V216000Seat Belts:Front:AnchorageReported 22/11/1971

Remedy:

72V049000Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle BarReported 28/02/1972

Remedy:

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific LTD. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1972 LTD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.