For its 1983 launch, the LTD retained two engines from the Granada: a 2.3L "Lima" inline-four and a 3.3 L "Falcon Six" inline-six. Also inherited from the Granada was a 3.8 L "Essex" V6, which replaced the inline-six entirely for 1984. For 1984, both engines gained central point fuel injection in the United States (the Canadian-market V6 remained carbureted until 1986). A rare option, seen only in 1982–1984, was an LPG (propane)-powered version of the four-cylinder engine; it was largely discontinued due to poor sales and lack of propane fueling infrastructure. For the first time since 1971, the LTD was offered with a manual transmission; a three-speed automatic was optional on the 2.3L engine and standard on the 3.3L engine (all 3.8L engines came with a 4-speed overdrive automatic).