1979 FORD MAVERICK

200ci I6•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$6,374 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,275/yr · 110¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1979 Ford Maverick

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

467 jobs across 17 categories

body (34)

brakes (36)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (24)

electrical (66)

engine (57)

exhaust (19)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (7)

interior (24)

maintenance (28)

misc (2)

steering (15)

suspension (46)

transmission (38)

Repair Procedures — 1979 Ford Maverick

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body · 34

brakes · 36

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 24

electrical · 66

engine · 57

exhaust · 19

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 7

interior · 24

maintenance · 28

misc · 2

steering · 15

suspension · 46

transmission · 38

Torque Specs — 1979 Ford Maverick

Units

133 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (18)

drivetrain (14)

electrical (12)

engine (34)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

suspension (15)

transmission (3)

Fluid Capacities — 1979 Ford Maverick

DTC Codes — 1979 Ford Maverick

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1979 Ford Maverick

BCI Group 24F

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

525 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

60 Ah

Amp Hours

95 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions10.94" × 6.88" × 8.94"

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Control Modules — 1979 Ford Maverick

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Maintenance Schedule — 1979 Ford Maverick

28 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (28)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1979 Ford Maverick

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1979

📝 No Ford Maverick produced this year.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1979 Ford Maverick

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1979 Ford Maverick

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1979 Ford Maverick 200ci I6 and can vary by trim.

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