Ford Fairmont (XC). 1976–9 (prod. 150,707 all types, incl. Falcon). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon, 2-door coupé. F/R, 4098 cm³ (I6 OHV), 4942, 5766 cm³ (V8 OHV). Greater sheetmetal changes all round with XC: a lower rear window line for sedans and wagons, wrap-around rear lights, a more formal grille with square headlamps (Falcon had round ones). Other mechanical changes as for Ford Falcon (XC). Fairmonts had plusher trim and equipment across range. Upgrades in May 1978.

Manufacturing location: Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia

Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Fairmont | Predecessor: Ford Fairmont (XB) | Successor: Ford Fairmont (XD)

q.v. Ford Falcon (XC)