1995 Ford Fairmont EF review from Australia and New Zealand
"Good value for money, but eventually things start to go wrong, and fall apart"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ignition lock/mechanism broke at 250k. Cost me $400.
Ash tray has fallen apart.
Front seats quite uncomfortable.
Climate control air con is broken.
Headlights fading badly.
Electric windows play up constantly. Especially the passenger side.
Drivers seat broken underneath; needs to be held together when sliding back and forth.
General comments?
A good car overall, but not very reliable. The engine stalls when cold, e.g. at traffic lights.
Air bag warning light has come on for months now.
Hard to control in the wet.
Brake lights come on and off as they please; constantly blowing bulbs.
Climate control air conditioning plays up a lot.
Really, really bad fuel economy.
Passenger side electric window is stuffed.
Smartlock central locking plays up a lot.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L gas/petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 240000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 268000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 2nd September, 2007 |