84 ltd ii

If I didn't like the wagon I have I would buy this one and do some things to make it mine....

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2391213707.html

 

Hell ya!

 

I know that this is picking nits but that's not an LTD II. I don't know why but it annoys me when the owner gets it wrong! In 1984 the LTD was a Fox chassis car and the Crown Vic was a full size car. The LTD II was a mid size car up to 1979. Not sure when the LTD II wagons went away.

This is an LTD II:

http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/gallery/showimage.php?i=1908

 

I also like the fact that it has the split front seat (power driver's seat!). I don't like a front bench. And, it has AC and power windows. If this car was a thousand less I would buy it even though I already have a wagon I like. I'm not saying that the price the guy is asking is out of line....I don't think it is. Especially with the extras. If this isn't a cobble job and was done well...the car is probably a steal.

 

Wow...I didn't know that, TB. I've seen these advertised a lot as the LTD II. So...is this car a Fairmont??
Whatever it is called....I want it.

 

I looked up 84 LTD on wikipedia and found this...no mention of the II but it seems the LTD name lived until 91. Very confusing time for Ford wagon names.....here's SOME of the info from wiki......

[edit] Fox-platform (1983–1986)

Fifth generationProduction1983–1986AssemblyChicago, Illinois
Atlanta, GeorgiaPredecessorFord Granada (1981–1982)SuccessorFord TaurusBody style4-door sedan
5-door station wagonPlatformFord Fox platformEngine2.3 L Lima I4
3.3 L Thriftpower Six I6
3.8 L Essex V6
4.9L 5.0L Windsor V8Transmission3-speed C5 automatic
4-speed AOD automaticRelatedMercury Marquis
Lincoln Continental
Ford's final family sedan based on the Fox platform, the LTD, and its Mercury twin, the Marquis, were basically a restyle of the unsuccessful 1981-1982 Ford Granada and Mercury Monarch, and the popular 1978-1983 Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr. As such, the running gear was identical to the Fairmont. The LTD and Marquis monikers were also used on the full size sedan and wagon, named LTD Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis.
Both LTD and Marquis inherited the Fairmont's 2.3 L four-cylinder, 3.3 L inline-six, and 5.0 L V8 engines; however, the V8 gained fuel-injection. Inherited from the Granada was Ford's 3.8 L Essex V6, which gave smooth and reliable power, although with sometimes troublesome head gaskets. The Essex engine gained fuel injection for 1984 in the US; it was carbureted in Canadian markets until 1986. An option from 1983 to 1984 was an LPG (propane)-powered four-cylinder engine, but was discontinued due to poor sales and few propane fueling stations. The LTD's final year was 1986, when Ford sold it alongside its replacement, the Taurus. This car was the third-best-selling car in the United States in 1983 and 1984.[citation needed]

Interior photo (1984 model shown)


[edit] 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 5.0 L CFI V8 engine, four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 600 lb-in front and 270 lb-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 center console with a floor-mounted shifter for the transmission, and a tachometer in the instrument cluster. Roughly 3,260 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.

 

I was searching for more info on the LTD badge and I stumbled upon THIS ad in the foureyedprde.com forum....NOTE that the ad is from March or 2010 and is in Joliet, IL. Today, the car is again for sale in Houston ...... Here's the ad from March of 2010.......

FS:1984 ford ltd wagon
1984 ford ltd wagon. Was V6/auto,now has a 5.0/5 speed manual. 87 up front spindles and calipers,lsc rotors. Mopar 15 x 7 ralley wheels(I do have all the center caps) 8.8 rearend with ranger axles and new bearings. New mustang V8 springs in front,new cargo coils(moog) in rear. LTD LX instrutment cluster with tach. Hurst short throw shifter. 1993 5.0 engine with edelbrock intake,600 cfm holley with elec. choke, and mechinical fuel pump. Headers with full dual exhaust(dynomax turbo style mufflers). Car has p/b,p/s,tilt wheel,a/c, and driver's side power seat. Body in good condition. Also has tailgate with the rear window that opens. $2,600.00. Can send more pictures upon request. Can also e-mail at bailey321a@juno.com with any questions. Located near Joliet,IL.

IF it's the same car, and I think it is... (there were pic links but you have to be a member to access them)...I guess this blows out any thoughts that you would be getting a Texas car.

 

Yup. I picked up on that also.
It's not an 'LTDII'.
It's just an 'LTD'.

Engine installation looks sanitary - stock appearing. Wagon would have originally come with the 3.8 V6.

 

Yup....check out my last post in this thread, KK. The last seller had it right!

 

It's not just an LTD, it's a fox-body LTD!

Yah that one has been up for sale before, IIRC.

 

Back in the day 1977-79 (I think) the LTD II coexisted with the larger LTD. At some point LTD became the Crown Vic.

.....FOMOCO was a very confusing place from about 1977 to 1990.

 

Actually the LTD and Crown Victoria merged. The badges on my '91 say LTD Crown Victoria. When they went to the aero body style in '92 they dropped the LTD. I think the only reason they brought the Crown Victoria badge back was to differentiate it from the fox body LTD. Mercury had the same issue with the Marquis/Grand Marquis. Nevertheless very confusing and most people get it wrong.

 

Amen!! I hate it when car guys correct guys and still get it worng, but non the less closser to being correct...J/K all

I havn't seen that style Ford rim since the 80's, if memory serves they were only avaible on police package Foxes, they were the only thing I have ever seen them on (Fox body RCMP sedans)

I hate the colour combo.....I'd love to own it though!

 

From the ad:

 

the fox body LTD is commonly referred to as the LTD II to differentiate it from the full size LTD that was available and called an LTD through 86... these fox LTD's overlapped the full size cars, so it's just quicker/easier to say/type LTD II

The car has a funny little history... The car was actually built in Florida and spent most of its life there. It was built by the guy who ended up with my original Fairmont wagon. It was then purchased by the gentleman in Illinois. It is a rust free car. I am from TX, and I WILL NOT own a rust vehicle!!!!

The car is a hoot, but we have gone from 12 acres and 2400sqft to .75 acres and 800sq ft!!

So I'm having to downsize the fleet

If you have any questions or anything, please don't hesitate to PM me or just ask away here or on my classified ad much bigger/better pictures here