The Fox-body platform before the Mustang stole it—a rear-drive sedan, coupe, and wagon that was basic transportation at its best. It's a blank canvas for a V8 swap and a cheap way into the classic Ford game.
This was the Fox-body platform before the Mustang stole it. Rear-wheel-drive, front suspension with coil springs and a solid rear axle with leaf springs. Available with the 2.3L Lima 4-cylinder, 3.3L straight-six (200 cid), or the 5.0L Windsor V8 (302 cid) with a 2-barrel carb. It was basic transportation—no computers, no ABS, just a steering wheel and a gas pedal.
Stone-simple. The 5.0L Windsor is one of the most durable V8s ever made. The 3.3L straight-six is torquey and balanced. Parts are cheap, and any shade-tree mechanic can fix one with a socket set. The only weak link is the C4/C5 automatic transmission—they get sloppy with age but are rebuildable for pennies.
Every listing below is VIN-matched to your exact Fairmont before it ships, backed by a 60-day replacement warranty:
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