Good cheap fun!
Steering rack.
Hydraulic tappets and crank shaft.
Valve stem oil seals.
Front bottom arms.
Brake discs.
Clutch.
Exhaust.
Crankshaft oil seal.
Noisy fuel pump.
I find the car very reliable. It requires constant attention to keep in good order.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th September, 2000
Very good economy, cheap parts
Nothing.
Excellent cheap motoring, very reliable, got to Malaga, Spain and back no problems at 50+ mpg.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th August, 2000
Replacing the front two tyres are a common problem and also the back end of the exhaust on sleeping police men (speed bumps).
A fantasic car with spot on interior, looks and performance, it's a real girl magnet. What more does a young lad want!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st March, 1999
From an era when a "sporty" version of a car was a bit more than sticking big wheels and "Sport" stickers on a normal LX model.
Genuinely quick and fun car, and now getting rare. Enjoy!
As to the comment on the tyre's I'd just like to point out that generally the more money tyres cost you, the softer the compound. That's why you get superior grip with expensive tyres rather than budgets, but the budgets will last longer than a softer compound tyre like yoko's.
Hybrid turbo blew, Bailey evo dump valve went a month after I bought it.
All in all, it is a top performance motor and I am the envy of all my boyfriends mates! After all, it pulls 7000 rpm in fifth.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th February, 1999
Failed alternator.
Rust in rear wheel arches and sills.
Would have been a better car if Ford had used a twin-carb instead of a variable venturi type.
Rust a bit of a problem.
Handling and suspension could be better.
Generally speaking a reliable and economical car.
I have never used a Ford dealer but I am told that they are inefficient and arrogant and this may put me off buying a new Ford.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th November, 1998
20th Apr 2004, 14:18
It is a fantastic car. It relieves stress when the accelerator pedal is pressed! Don't go for cheap front tyres as mine last between 5 and 10 weeks! Spend a little extra and get a harder compound. I have replaced a lot of items on the car, but I think it is just due to neglect by previous owners. It is a fun car to drive and a brilliant head-turner.