1986 Ford Orion GL review from UK and Ireland
"Deathtrap rustbucket with a great engine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust, rust, rust.
Brakes failed completely one wet stormy night and I had to have the whole system replaced. That was the major thing, otherwise it went well.
Had to scrap it when the apron which separates you from the engine had rusted through and there was only a piece of carpet there to protect me.
General comments?
Once I got the engine tuned correctly it was brilliant. If only Ford could get the rust proofing right they would be more successful. The engine was brill but the bodywork let it down big time. The engine had 76,000 miles on it when it was scrapped, but it would have done that again easily.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault 5 |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2001 |