These are standard specifications for the 1979 Ford Fairmont, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
1979 Ford Fairmont FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Ford Fairmont?
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.