Make sure brake fluid is full check that emergency brake is released fully check equalizer valve (where brake light switch connects) remove wire loosen fitting and step on brake lightly to center piston in switch
Probably a faulty brake light switch or the brake light switch is installed incorrectly.
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Check the operation and alignment of the brake light switch, located at the upper end of the brake pedal under the dash area
The fuel tank capacity of a 1983 Ford Fairmont is 16 gallons. This car was in production from 1978 to 1983.
Paul R. Dexler has written: 'Ford Fairmont, 1978-1979 shop manuel' -- subject(s): Fairmont automobile
Your gas gauge might not work on a 1978 Ford Fairmont because the cable is broken. Check the cable to ensure it is not broken or kinked. The other possibility here is that you have a bad fuel sending unit.
The compact car, Ford Fairmont Vehicle was introduced in North America in 1978 by the Ford Motor company. This compact car was then replaced by the Ford Tempo in 1984.
Make sure brake fluid in the master cylinder is at the proper level Make sure parking brake is fully released and switch is working
First check the fuse. If it is good, look under the dash and find the brake light switch. It will be mounted on the brake pedal lever or may be mounted so the brake pedal lever contacts it. It is adjustable and may just need adjusting. It the adjustment is correct, then replace it.
I had a 302 w a C4 from a 86 thunderbird fit in a 80 fairmont fourdoor... a t5 tranny would just need a new cross member...
The Guiding Light - 1952 1978-06-15 was released on: USA: 15 June 1978
The Guiding Light - 1952 1978-07-18 was released on: USA: 18 July 1978