1984 FORD LTD LX “Four Eyes and Four Doors”

Fox Platform 4 Door Sport Sedan 165 HP 5.0L CFI/ HO 302 CID V8 Version Engine

Fifth Generation Performance Version with Electronic Fuel Injection

This Rare true super Sleeper Muscle Car for the Ford enthusiast and collector to restore.

One of only 3260 made

Exterior: Medium Charcoal Metallic

Interior: Blue Velour/ Gray

Second owner- 60651 Miles

Tittle: Clear

Condition: No accidents no repaint no restoration no racing driver vehicle. Has been parked since last inspected and stickered years ago. As is condition- for restoration- please review pictures. Shipping: Buyer Tow Only

The 1984 Ford LTD LX – The Hot Fox That Slipped Under The Radar

Introduced during the 1984 model year the LTD LX featured a 5.0-liter throttle-body fuel injected V-8 engine which cranked out 165 hp and 245 lb-ft of torque standard four-speed automatic transmission handling suspension quick ratio rack and pinion steering (15:1) performance exhaust with dual tips plus 14 inch alloy road wheels and P205/70R14 tires. On the outside it was distinguished from regular LTDs by black instead of bright metal window trim moldings and a body colored grille plus a small LTD LX emblem on the trunk lid. Inside in place of a split bench were standard front bucket seats a unique instrument cluster with a more sporting speedometer and tach plus a standard floor mounted shifter and console. Priced comparably with the Mustang GT the LTD LX was a peppy car in its day offering a great blend of gutsy acceleration and predictable rear-drive handling. However despite a fairly extensive initial marketing program sales never took off and although some 200000 LTDs were produced for the ’84 model year just a fraction of those were LXs.

ORIGINAL SPECS:

DIMENSIONS

CAPACITIES/SPECS

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Wheelbase: 105.6”

Length: 196.5”

Width: 71.0”

Height: 53.8”

Track F/R: 56.6”/57.0”

Curb Weight: 3300 lbs

Aerodynamics: 0.38 Cd

Fuel: 20 gals Oil: 5 qts w/filter (FL1A) Cooling system: 3 gals

Transmission: 11 qts

Differential: 1.75 qts

Tinted Glass Lower Bodyside Protection Cornering Lamps Front License Plate Bracket Rear Window Defroster

COMFORT & CONVIENCE

SAFETY & SECURITY

"SelectAire" Conditioner Manual Temp Auto Temp "Tripminder" Computer Tilt Steering Wheel Leather Wrap Steering wheel Speed Control Auto Lamp (headlights) Front Vent Windows (only w/power windows)

Dual 6 way seat (84 only) Interval Wipers Power Windows (only w/vent windows) AM/FM Stereo AM/FM Stereo w/cassette Electronic AM/FM Stereo w/cassette Premium Sound LH Illuminated Visor Mirror Front Carpet Floor Mats

Power Lock group Illuminated Entry System

PERFORMANCE

POWERTRAIN

CHASSIS

0-60 mph: 9.0 sec ¼ mile: 16.84 @ 81.3 mph Top Speed: 115 mph (governed) Braking 60-0 mph: 135 ft EPA fuel economy: 18 city/28 highway

Layout: Front engine rear drive

Displacement: V8 302ci 4.950L

Compression ratio: 8.3:1

Bore & Stroke: 4”X3”

Horsepower: 165 @ 3800 RPM

Torque: 245 @ 2000 RPM

Fuel delivery: Throttle body EFI

Redline: 6000 RPM

Transmission type: 4-speed automatic overdrive w/lockup torque converter.

Gear ratios:

2.41

1.47

1.00

0.67

Final drive ratio: 3.27

Suspension: Coil springs

Front: Macpherson gas strut anti-roll bar

Rear: Live axle 4-link anti-roll bar

Steering type: Power assisted rack-and-pinion

Overall ratio: 15:1

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5

Turning circle: 39.0 ft

Brake system: 10.06” front disc/10.0” rear drum

Wheels: 14X6” alum optional polycast

Tires: P205/70HR14 Goodyear Eagle GT

Lots of useful information for the collector on the Model History and Performance can be found here and also Wikipedia

Exserpt

“LTD LX: During the 1984 model year Ford introduced a performance version of the LTD called the LTD LX. It came standard with the high output 5.0L CFI V8 engine four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive 600lb-in front and 270lb-in rear coil springs front and rear sway bars 10 inch front disc and 10 inch rear drum brakes and a 3.27:1 rear gear ratio with a Traction-Lok differential. The LX model was the only LTD to have a tachometer in the instrument cluster. the center console with a floor-mounted shifter for the transmission re-appeared having last been available in the full-size 1972 model year. Roughly 3260 LXs were produced from mid-1984 to 1985. The Mercury version of the LX was the Marquis LTS and was available only in Canada in much smaller numbers. A LTD (fox body) police edition was as also made roughly 800 were produced. Notable for its bigger sway bars and brakes it also included bench seats with an automatic trunk opener located underneath the steering wheel. They were a factory option and most were equipped with light bars and police accessories although some came without.Popular Culture: Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith use a slightly-modified and gadget-packed black 1987 LTD sedan throughout the film Men In Black.”. “Bondurant wanted a larger 4 door car than the Mustang to take students for a demo ride around the racetrack. So he dropped a 5.0 HO 5 speed in a LTD he liked it Ford liked it & the LTD-LX was born”

On Jun-05-15 at 13:10:11 PDT seller added the following information:

1984 FORD LTD LX “Four Eyes and Four Doors”

Fox Platform 4 Door Sport Sedan165 HP 5.0L CFI/ HO 302 CID V8 Version Engine

Fifth Generation Performance Version with Electronic Fuel Injection

This Rare true super Sleeper Muscle Car for the Ford enthusiast and collector to restore.

One of only 3260 made

Exterior: Medium Charcoal Metallic

Interior: Blue Velour/ Gray

Second owner- 60651 Miles

Tittle: Clear

Condition: No accidents no repaint no restoration no racing driver vehicle.Has been parked since last inspected and stickered years ago.As is condition- for restoration- please review pictures. Shipping: Buyer Tow Only. The car was started last in 2010 the battery likely dead now currently the key is stuck in the ignition.

The 1984 Ford LTD LX – The Hot Fox That Slipped Under The Radar

Introduced during the 1984 model year the LTD LX featured a 5.0-liter throttle-body fuel injected V-8 engine which cranked out 165 hp and 245 lb-ft of torque standard four-speed automatic transmission handling suspension quick ratio rack and pinion steering (15:1) performance exhaust with dual tips plus 14 inch alloy road wheels and P205/70R14 tires. On the outside it was distinguished from regular LTDs by black instead of bright metal window trim moldings and a body colored grille plus a small LTD LX emblem on the trunk lid. Inside in place of a split bench were standard front bucket seats a unique instrument cluster with a more sporting speedometer and tach plus a standard floor mounted shifter and console. Priced comparably with the Mustang GT the LTD LX was a peppy car in its day offering a great blend of gutsy acceleration and predictable rear-drive handling. However despite a fairly extensive initial marketing program sales never took off and although some 200000 LTDs were produced for the ’84 model year just a fraction of those were LXs.

ORIGINAL SPECS:

DIMENSIONS

CAPACITIES/SPECS

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Wheelbase: 105.6”

Length: 196.5”

Width: 71.0”

Height: 53.8”

Track F/R: 56.6”/57.0”

Curb Weight: 3300 lbs

Aerodynamics: 0.38 Cd

Fuel: 20 gals Oil: 5 qts w/filter (FL1A) Cooling system: 3 gals

Transmission: 11 qts

Differential: 1.75 qts

Tinted GlassLower Bodyside Protection Cornering Lamps Front License Plate Bracket Rear Window Defroster

COMFORT & CONVIENCE

SAFETY & SECURITY

"SelectAire" Conditioner Manual Temp Auto Temp "Tripminder" Computer Tilt Steering Wheel Leather Wrap Steering wheel Speed Control Auto Lamp (headlights) Front Vent Windows (only w/power windows)

Dual 6 way seat (84 only) Interval Wipers Power Windows (only w/vent windows) AM/FM Stereo AM/FM Stereo w/cassette Electronic AM/FM Stereo w/cassette Premium Sound LH Illuminated Visor Mirror Front Carpet Floor Mats

Power Lock group Illuminated Entry System

PERFORMANCE

POWERTRAIN

CHASSIS

0-60 mph: 9.0 sec ¼ mile: 16.84 @ 81.3 mph Top Speed: 115 mph (governed) Braking 60-0 mph: 135 ft EPA fuel economy: 18 city/28 highway

Layout: Front engine rear drive

Displacement: V8 302ci 4.950L

Compression ratio: 8.3:1

Bore & Stroke: 4”X3”

Horsepower: 165 @ 3800 RPM

Torque: 245 @ 2000 RPM

Fuel delivery: Throttle body EFI

Redline: 6000 RPM

Transmission type: 4-speed automatic overdrive w/lockup torque converter.

Gear ratios:

2.41

1.47

1.00

0.67

Final drive ratio: 3.27

Suspension: Coil springs

Front: Macpherson gas strut anti-roll bar

Rear: Live axle 4-link anti-roll bar

Steering type: Power assisted rack-and-pinion

Overall ratio: 15:1

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5

Turning circle: 39.0 ft

Brake system: 10.06” front disc/10.0” rear drum

Wheels: 14X6” alum optional polycast

Tires: P205/70HR14 Goodyear Eagle GT

Lots of useful information for the collector on the Model History and Performance can be found here and also Wikipedia

Exserpt

“LTD LX:During the 1984 model year Ford introduced a performance version of the LTD called the LTD LX. It came standard with the high output 5.0L CFI V8 engine four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive 600lb-in front and 270lb-in rear coil springs front and rear sway bars 10 inch front disc and 10 inch rear drum brakes and a 3.27:1 rear gear ratio with a Traction-Lok differential. The LX model was the only LTD to have a tachometer in the instrument cluster. the center console with a floor-mounted shifter for the transmission re-appeared having last been available in the full-size 1972 model year. Roughly 3260 LXs were produced from mid-1984 to 1985. The Mercury version of the LX was the Marquis LTS and was available only in Canada in much smaller numbers. A LTD (fox body) police edition was as also made roughly 800 were produced. Notable for its bigger sway bars and brakes it also included bench seats with an automatic trunk opener located underneath the steering wheel. They were a factory option and most were equipped with light bars and police accessories although some came without.Popular Culture: Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith use a slightly-modified and gadget-packed black 1987 LTD sedan throughout the film Men In Black.”. “Bondurant wanted a larger 4 door car than the Mustang to take students for a demo ride around the racetrack. So he dropped a 5.0 HO 5 speed in a LTD he liked it Ford liked it & the LTD-LX was born”