Got from A to B...... eventually
Brakes squeaked, boot hinge broke, steering wheel rattled, brakes juddered.
Very cheap to run and easy to maintain, but not very refined. Generally reliable, never let me down.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th July, 2000
Performance at a price
Clutch, leaking gearbox, gearbox bearings worn, metering head gone, injectors gone, cam lobes worn, crankcase oil seal gone.
THEFT MAGNET, be prepared to spend lots of money on these, you may pick one up cheap but it will cost you a fortune!!
BE WARNED!!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 25th April, 2000
Just tyres and a coolant leak that I know of.
Diesels are the slowest cars you can buy but you don't have to change gear all the time, because of the big fat wad of torque it's got, it'll pull from nothing but you'll be hard pushed to get it much over 70.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th June, 1999
In 75K miles, the following apart from routine servicing:-
1 De-Coke.
1 Alternator.
1 Water Pump.
When the car was part exchanged, it was ready for another de-coke.
Beginning to rust on the roof!
As I used non-franchised dealers for most of the car's life, the dealer service varied.
This was a good car. It never broke down and was normally off the road only twice a year for routine servicing.
I replaced it with a new Renault Megane (my comments are in the Renault Section).
This was a mistake. A case of better the devil you know.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st January, 1999
Nothing major to date.
Simple things like a new motor for the wipers.
New brake discs.
Little rust.
Good overall car as I'm only young / good insurance.
Good performance compared with other 1400's ie. Novas.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th January, 1999
Expensive on tyres.
A good fast car, high insurance, otherwise excellent. Buy one now.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th December, 1998
Ignition amplifier at 75K.
Clutch at 90K.
Original Alternator gave up at 134K.
Starter motor gave up at 133K.
No 3 cylinder exhuast valve burnt out at 134K.
As the only items, other than consumables, that I have had to replace have been at high milages I am extremly impressed by the cars durability.
Even after 135K miles there is no serious rust, the interior is superb and the car drives like it did when I bought it.
Spax sport shock absorbers and springs are a better bet than the Ford ones.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st May, 1998
New starter motor at 70,000 miles.
Electric window switch at 72,500 miles
Clutch, brake pipes and hood at 76,000 miles.
I have found the car not too economical at an average of 26 mpg, but reliability, comfort and general driving are exceptionally good. A good bonus about older Ford models is that the prices for parts are extremely good value. The downside to a Ford is the dealer service which I feel has regrettably plummeted over the years. My advice is find a good local garage. Overall I feel I have made a good buy and can't wait for the summer again, no matter how short it usually is!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th January, 1998
Alternator, Timing.
I would never buy another Ford Orion 1.4 LX. I wanted a 1.6i Ghia really, but then I couldn't find one and I needed a car quickly.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th August, 1997
Three carbs, two starter motors, two alternators, all shockers twice and masses of electrical faults, mainly to do with lighting, and all this was in just two years of ownership!
I would never buy another Ford again, which is a shame really because I really like the look of the Mondeo.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 24th August, 1997
23rd Oct 2002, 04:09
Hi I own a Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 an my Metering head has just decided to pack up, just curious if you knew anywhere where I could purchase one, thanx for your time Mike Price.