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'''Ford Zodiac Mk IV. 1966–72 (prod. 48,846). 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/R, 2994 cm³ (V6 OHV).''' Big, soft Ford, with odd proportions, taking over from successful Mk III. Not a success, perhaps due to styling or too-large size for British buyers. Generous equipment levels, reclining seats. Advanced for its time with disc brakes, all independent suspension. Estates converted by E. D. Abbott Ltd. of Farnham but had official factory support.
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'''Ford Zodiac (3012E). 1966–72 (prod. 48,846). 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/R, 2994 cm³ (V6 OHV).''' Big, soft Ford, with odd proportions, taking over from successful Mk III. Not a success, perhaps due to styling or too-large size for British buyers. Generous equipment levels, reclining seats. Advanced for its time with disc brakes, all independent suspension, but front-heavy weight distribution meant poor handling. Estates converted by E. D. Abbott Ltd. of Farnham but had official factory support.
  
  

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Ford Zodiac (3012E). 1966–72 (prod. 48,846). 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/R, 2994 cm³ (V6 OHV). Big, soft Ford, with odd proportions, taking over from successful Mk III. Not a success, perhaps due to styling or too-large size for British buyers. Generous equipment levels, reclining seats. Advanced for its time with disc brakes, all independent suspension, but front-heavy weight distribution meant poor handling. Estates converted by E. D. Abbott Ltd. of Farnham but had official factory support.


Manufacturing location: Dagenham, London, England

Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Zodiac | Predecessor: Ford Zodiac Mk III | Successor: Ford Granada Mk I

q.v. Ford Zephyr Mk IV, Ford Executive

 

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