Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1979 Dasher.
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Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 172 in |
| Overall width | 63 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2163 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Dasher of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Fastback Sedan 1.5L I-4 | 12.70 sec | 19.00 sec | 78 hp | FWD |
| 1974 | Fastback Sedan 2-door 1.5L I-4 | 10.60 sec | 17.80 sec | 75 hp | FWD |
| 1974 | Fastback Sedan 1.5L I-4 | 14.90 sec | 20.09 sec | 75 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.