The Ford LTD was a series of cars introduce for the 1965 model year. The LTD was built as a full size model until 1982, when it shifted to the mid-size segment. Over the course of its production, the LTD was available in a variety of body styles, including sedan, convertible, station wagon, and hardtop. Ford built the LTD in four generations: 1st Gen (1965-1968), 2nd Gen (1969-1978), 3rd Gen (1979-1982), and 4th Gen (1983-1986).