Ford LTD. 1979–82 (prod. unknown). 2- and 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 4186, 4942 cm³ (V8 OHV). Ford finally downsized its full-size line, in response to GM. Wheelbase slashed by seven inches with roughly the same interior space; overall length down by 15 inches. Much better handling, less understeer and body roll. Better ride thanks to improved suspension. S trim denoted fleet model; Landau trim renamed Crown Victoria for 1980.

Manufacturing locations: Oakville, Ontario, Canada; St Louis, Missouri, USA

Marque: Ford | Model: Ford LTD | Predecessor: Ford LTD (1973–8) | Successors: Ford LTD (1983–6), Ford LTD Crown Victoria

q.v. Ford Custom 500 (1979–81), Mercury Marquis (1979–82)