1979 Ford Fairmont 2-Door Sedan
The Fairmont was Ford's Fox-platform compact for 1979. Flory records 54,798 built for 1979 at a base price of $4,102.
Shown as 1979 Ford Fairmont, not confirmed by the VIN.
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9E91T217812
200 CID I6 (T)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
Mahwah, NJ (E)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 Ford Fairmont
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | E | Mahwah, NJ (E) |
| Model Code | 91 | Fairmont |
| Engine Code | T | 200 CID I6 (T) |
| Serial Number | 217812 | Production #217812 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelFairmont
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine200 CID I6 (T)
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: Fairmont Coupe)
Height53.6
Length194.9
Wheelbase105.5
Width71.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$1995.00
No. Produced
127833
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
2411
lbs
Length
179.4
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Compression Ratio-Std
9.1
:1
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Type
Single downdraft
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Type
Constant mesh
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (15)
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Exhaust System
Single
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Fuel Type
Regular
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
9.3 Quarts
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6 x 13
Series
Maverick
Model Year
1969
Origin
United States
Model Number
62A
Body Maker
Ford
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
9
in.
Service
Dual hydraulic
Oil
4.5
qt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Brake Horsepower
105@4400
hp
Main Bearings
4
Cylinders
6
Torque
158@2400
ft/lbs
Wheelbase
103
in.
Rear Tread
55.5
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Carburetor
Autolite
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Rear Differential
2.5
pt.
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.41
:1
2nd
1.86
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.51
:1
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.