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1978 Ford Fairmont Station Wagon

The Fairmont was Ford's new Fox-platform compact for 1978, replacing the Maverick. Flory records 128,390 built for 1978 at a base price of $4,063.
Confidence 90%
8K94T254295
200 CID I6 (T)
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
Kansas City, MO (K)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Ford Fairmont

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1978
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO (K)
Model Code 94 Fairmont
Engine Code T 200 CID I6 (T)
Serial Number 254295 Production #254295

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairmont
Year1978
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine200 CID I6 (T)
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID
Assembly PlantKansas City, MO (K)
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications (Matched to: Fairmont Wagon)

Height54.8
Length193.8
Wheelbase105.5
Width71.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)