Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 Dasher.
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Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 172.8 in |
| Overall width | 63 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2070 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 ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD FAIL PREMATURELY UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS WOULD EITHER PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION OR CAUSE A LOSS OF… Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.