👉Ford Fairmont: A Blend of Practicality and Innovation
The Ford Fairmont, manufactured by Ford from 1978 to 1983, marked the third generation of compact sedans sold by Ford in North America. Here are the key details:
➡️Model Overview:
The Fairmont succeeded the Ford Maverick and was positioned between the Pinto and Granada within the Ford lineup.
Unlike its predecessor, which offered only two-door or four-door sedans, the Fairmont came in various body styles:
- Two-door notchback sedan
- Two-door coupe
- Four-door sedan
- Five-door station wagon
- Mercury also introduced a counterpart called the Mercury Zephyr.
➡️Platform and Underpinnings:
- The Fairmont and Zephyr shared the Ford Fox platform, which replaced models based on the Ford Falcon.
- This platform would continue to underpin vehicles (in updated forms) until the 2004 model year.
➡️Powertrain Options:
Engine choices included:
- 140 cu in (2.3 L) Lima I4
- 140 cu in (2.3 L) turbocharged Lima I4
- 200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower Six I6
- 255 cu in (4.18 L) Windsor V8
- 302 cu in (4.95 L) Windsor V8
Transmission options ranged from manual to automatic.
➡️Production and Facilities:
- Ford produced the Fairmont at several facilities across North America.
- Notably, on November 15, 1977, a 1978 Fairmont Futura coupe became the 100 millionth vehicle assembled by Ford Motor Company.
➡️Legacy and Successor:
- Although the Fairmont itself had a short production span, the Fox platform endured for decades.
- In 1984, the Fairmont was replaced by the front-wheel-drive Ford Tempo.
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