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The Ford Fairmont is a model line of compact cars that was manufactured by Ford from the 1978 to 1983 model years. [2] The successor of the Ford Maverick , the Fairmont marked the third generation of compact sedans sold by Ford in North America.
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The second-generation Ford Granada is based on the rear-wheel drive Ford Fox platform, sharing its 105.5-inch wheelbase with the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr. In the shift from the Ford Falcon chassis (dating from 1960) to the Fox chassis, the suspension and steering systems were modernized.
Ford Durango: 1981–1982 Ford Ranchero: The Durango was a limited-production factory-commissioned conversion of the Ford Fairmont Futura two-door by National Coach Corporation. Approximately 200 were produced. Fox-platform vehicles (mid-size) Ford Granada: 1981–1982 Ford Granada (1975–1980) Ford LTD: 105.5 in (2,680 mm)
It used the four headlight grille from the Fairmont Futura along with Mercury Zephyr taillamps and rear quarter window louvers. For 1981, the Fairmont Elite switched to the Mercury Zephyr grille. [4] For 1982, the Fairmont Elite was renamed Ford Elite II, which was now offered in two- and four-door sedans. It continued to use the body of the ...
A new version of Ford's S-Pack option was available for Falcon GL sedan, wagon, ute and van (all then badged as Falcon S) whilst a new version of the European Sports Pack (ESP) option also remained on offer for the Fairmont Ghia sedan. [9] Limited edition models followed, including the GL-based Falcon X-Pack sedan and wagon in late 1982, the ...
It was the third iteration of the fourth generation of the Falcon and also included the Ford Fairmont (XF)—the luxury-oriented version. Between 1993 and 1999, this series provided the platform for the Falcon utility ( XG and XH ) that was sold alongside the fifth-generation Ford Falcon sedans and wagons.
After its 1979 discontinuation, the Ford LTD II was never directly replaced in the Ford product line. The original Ford Granada was replaced for 1981 with a version that was an alternatively styled Ford Fairmont with uplevel trim and continued to serve the mid-sized segment while indirectly replacing the LTD II. As part of a mid-cycle refresh ...