 From 1980 to 1982, the LTD Crown Victoria existed as a trim package within the LTD range.As Ford made the LTD Crown Victoria a stand-alone model line, it inherited the same trim lineup from the full-size Ford LTD.

As a base model restricted for fleets and police sales, the LTD Crown Victoria "S" was available, coming with either V8 engine.Distinguished by its vinyl roof delete, steel wheels and bright wheel covers, and lack of chrome roof band (a non-padded vinyl roof was an option), the S model was equipped with very few features, such as a vinyl bench seat, hood ornament delete, manual windows and locks, and AM radio (upgraded radios at extra cost).