1979 Ford Fairmont Specifications

Specifications

1978 1979 1981 1983

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1978 - 1983
Price :	$3,710-$4,155
Weight :	2550 lbs \| 1156.661 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2294 cc \| 140.0 cu in. \| 2.3 L.
Power :	88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

Inline 6
Displacement :	3277 cc \| 200.0 cu in. \| 3.3 L.
Power :	85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	7
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Carter 1 barrel carburetor

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	4949 cc \| 302.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1800 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.4:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Two barrel Motorcraft 2150 carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1979 :	1,835,937
Total 1979 Fairmont production :	395,367
1979 Ford Fairmont
2-Passenger Sedan 2 dr. 5 P :	54,798
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	133,813
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	106,065
Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P :	100,691

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E064000
Summary	CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence	A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy	FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19780801
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V039000
Summary	THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH SAFETY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABELS THAT CONTAINED INCORRECT GVWR AND GAWR WEIGHT INFORMATION. THE GVWR'S COULD BE OVERSTATED BY UP TO 197 LBS., DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE REPORTING OF INCREMENTAL OPTION WEIGHTS USED TO DERIVE THE GVWR'S AND GAWR'S.
Remedy	THE OWNER HAS THE OPTION OF AFFIXING THE SUPPLIED LABELS HIMSELF OR BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM AFFIXED.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS LOADED TO THE LARGER RATINGS, VEHICLESTOPPING DISTANCES COULD BE INCREASED AND A GREATER RATE OF TIRE WEAR COULDRESULT, WITH A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19790201
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V117000
Summary	THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PUSH-ROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WHICH WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED AS SPECIFIED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PUSH-ROD.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRAKE RETAINING PIN.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINKAGE, PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD RESULT IN TOTALLOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: THE PARKING BRAKE WILL REMAIN OPERATIONAL EVEN IF SERVICE BRAKES ARELOST.

Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19790501
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V272000
Summary	WINDSHIELDS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF A BUTYL PRIMER ON THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE GLAZING. THE PRIMER IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE WINDSHIELD TO ITS OPENING FLANGE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING'.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD RETENTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE WINDSHIELD MAY BECOMEDISPLACED AND THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURY WOULD BE INCREASED.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1979 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,500
Avg. Home :	$58,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.86

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Ford Fairmont? A: The 1979 Ford Fairmont has a wheelbase size of 105.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1979 Ford Fairmont? A: The 1979 Ford Fairmont has a length of 193.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1979 Ford Fairmont? A: The 1979 Ford Fairmont has a width of 71.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1979 Ford Fairmont cost when new?A: The 1979 Ford Fairmont cost approximately $3,710 to $4,155 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Ford Fairmont? A: The 1979 Ford Fairmont was offered as a 2-Passenger Sedan, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1979? A: Ford produced 1,835,937 automobiles in 1979.

Q: How many 1979 Fairmonts were produced? A: Ford produced 395,367 examples of the Fairmont in 1979.

Q: What engines did the 1979 Ford Fairmont have? A: The 1979 Ford Fairmont had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Ford Fairmont have? A: The 1979 Ford Fairmont had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.