Ford Fairmont (Compact 1978-1983)

Product Overview & Specifications

• In Stock for Ford Fairmont Vintage Restoration
• Free Shipping to All 50 States, 3-7 Business Day Transit
• Ford Fairmont 1978-1983 6 years US production
• Fox-Body 1st Generation Platform Initial Fox application
• Sister Mercury Zephyr 1978-1983
• Maverick Successor Compact lineage Falcon-Maverick-Fairmont-Tempo
• Fox-Body Platform Family:
• Mustang Fox-Body 1979-1993 Iconic Mustang era same platform
• Mercury Capri Fox-Body 1979-1986
• Ford LTD Mid-Size 1979-1986 Batch 57 vaz526 reference
• Mercury Marquis 1979-1986
• Thunderbird/Cougar 1980-1988
• Body Styles:
• 2-Door Coupe Sport
• 4-Door Sedan Family/commuter
• 4-Door Station Wagon (Squire) Faux woodgrain premium
• Futura Sport Trim Aerodynamic styling
• Engines:
• 2.3L Lima I4 88 HP famous Ford 4-cyl 1974-1997
• 3.3L Falcon Six I6 88-94 HP from Falcon 1960
• 5.0L V8 Windsor (302) 140 HP optional 1981+ famous small block
• Transmissions:
• 3-Speed Manual / 4-Speed Manual
• C-4 3-Speed Automatic
• AOD 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive 1980+
• RWD Only
• Trim Levels: Base / Futura / Squire
• Successor Ford Tempo 1984-1994 FWD departure
• Suspension MacPherson Strut Front
• Construction:
• Stamped Steel Arm
• Rubber Bushings Both Ends (Primary Wear)
• Mounting Lower Control Arm + Frame Bracket
• Function:
• Wheel Location Front-to-Back
• Braking Force Resistance
• Acceleration Force Resistance
• Suspension Geometry (Caster)
• Common Failure Modes:
• Bushing Wear (Most Common)
• Cracked Bracket / Bent Arm / Rust
• Arm Straight Verified
• Bushings Present
• Donor Vehicle Disclosed
• 100% Inspection Before Every Order Ships
• Mercury Zephyr Cross-Compatibility
• Some Mustang Fox-Body Parts Sharing
• Wheel Alignment Required After Installation
• 15 Day Replacement Warranty