16
recalls
The Ford Fairmont has 16 recalls covering 1.02 million vehicles as reported; model year 1978 is covered by the most (9).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
16
Most for 1978: 9
Units affected
1.02M
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Fairmont by component
- Power train4 · 79K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic4 · 131K units
- Equipment2 · 9,506 units
- Visibility2 · 400K units
- Electrical system1 · 185K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 219K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 180 units
- Suspension1 · 18 units
Ford Fairmont recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1983 Ford Fairmont recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1983 Ford Fairmont. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Fairmont have?
16 recalls cover the Ford Fairmont, for 1.02 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Fairmont?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 4 of the 10 safety complaints about the Ford Fairmont, then power train (3). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.