Ford Fairmont Recalls in Canada
The Ford Fairmont has 16 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by not entered issues with 13 campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer — check your exact VIN below.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Updated 2026-06-11
Most-affected systems
Most recent campaigns
1983-02-18Not Entered: THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIP WHICH RETAINS THE SELECTOR TUBE TO THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK CYLINDER MAY NOT BE OF ADEQUATE HARDNESS. SHOULD THE CLIP LOOSEN
1980-11-20Not Entered: VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PUSHROD TO PEDAL RETAINING PINS. THUS THE PUSHROD COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAKL RESULTING IN LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES.
1980-02-20Brakes: VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING BRAKE ASSEMBLIES INTENDED FOR USE ON 1980 MUSTANG AND CAPRI VEHICLES .THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE RE
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Ford Fairmont have in Canada?
16 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the Ford Fairmont (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is not entered with 13 campaigns.
How do I check if a specific Ford Fairmont has an open recall in Canada?
Recall campaigns apply to specific VIN ranges. Decode the VIN free at CarWhere to confirm the exact year and build, then check the VIN in Transport Canada's motor vehicle safety recall tool or with any Ford dealer — recall repairs are free.
Are Canadian and US recalls the same?
Often parallel but not identical — Canadian campaigns are issued through Transport Canada, US campaigns through NHTSA, and timing or scope can differ. For a vehicle imported from the USA, check both records; the CarWhere $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the US federal record (recalls, complaints, service bulletins) for any US-market VIN.