Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1981 Dasher.
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Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 173.2 in |
| Overall width | 63.8 in |
| Overall height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
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.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, POROUS SPOTS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE THREADED HOLE FOR THE BRAKE HOSE DURING THE MOULDING PROCESS. THESE SPOTS ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO SEEP FROM THE CALIPERS DURING HEAVY… Remedy: BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
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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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.