Faults:

Exhaust rusted shortly after purchase, engine oil sump perforated by rust above x-member (engine out to change), steering rack is due soon.

General Comments:

I bought the car as an insurance write-off for next to nothing. Re-build of rear end quite cheap (I was working in a bodyshop at the time). A few rusty panels but overall cheap to run and maintain.

Faults:

2 sets of tyres.

2 exhaust systems.

Valves replaced in the engine.

Servo replaced.

Battery replaced.

New water pump.

Brake pads and drum pads.

5 oil changes.

2 sets of spark plugs.

1 set of HT leads.

General Comments:

The car has only let me down once in the 7 plus years I've had it.

I feel it's still one of the best looking cars even now.

Faults:

Rear door glass broke up without any reason (car was in a garage). Door sides are rusting away. Oil pump disaster caused a totally destroyed engine (fortunately new replacement engine cost only 3000 Marks (=300pounds) with assembly).

General Comments:

I'm pleased with this wagon, at least there is enough room for almost everything. Thing I'm not very happy is the spartan equipment level, because the model C has even less standard equipment (I haven't ever had another car which don't have a clock or low-petrol alarm light). Rear-wheel drive is really enjoyable in winter (You can affect on every little movement unlike with front-wheel drive).

Faults:

Several problems with brakes (rear).

Rusty at some places (doors).

General Comments:

Good car.

Not so expensive to buy.

If you take care of the car it's not so costly to own.

Spare parts easy to find.

The model can be found at low prices these days even though it has some fine equipment (ABS-brakes).

Faults:

Worn out steering rack.

Snapped rear spring.

Snapped clutch cable.

General Comments:

MUCH slower than the 2-litre, but very good top speed (I've had 110mph so far).

Doesn't feel as bulky as an estate should.

Mk2 Sierra is nowhere near as nimble as the original model.

Nice ride.

Faults:

RUST on doors, boot, bumper mountings and bulkhead. This is apparently common if the model was built in Dagenham as opposed to their german counterpart.

Rear wheel drive - very poor handling in frost or snow conditions.

General Comments:

Engine is sound and very cheap for replacment parts, although body work is very prone to rust.

The Sierra loves its fuel, so much so it sucks through the trans siberian pipeline until it's dry.

Ford obviously knew what they were doing by replacing it with the Mondeo, lets hope their body work wasn't built in Dagenham!

Faults:

Oil pump gave out but whole replacement engine including labor only cost £400.

General Comments:

Cool car but a bit expensive on petrol. Only get about 20mpg.

Faults:

General wear & tear e.g. exhaust, tyres, brake pads, valve stem oil seals, recently burned a valve no 3 pot.

General Comments:

Good reliable motor, always ready to jump into and go. It has 129,000 miles on clock, and can still get off its mark.

Faults:

Throttle quadrant broke. Rear spring broke. Otherwise wear and tear for 80,000 miles ie clutch, exhaust, shockers, front brake pads and discs.

General Comments:

A very comfortable, reliable car which I have had from new. Keep away from main dealers though.