1993 Ford Fairmont EA 2 review from Australia and New Zealand
"You can't go past an Aussie built Ford. It is the complete package"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A number of the electric motors which operate the windows have expired.
The top of the centre armrest has come away and cannot be re-affixed.
The trip metre and odometre has stopped operating.
The struts for the boot/trunk lid do not hold the lid up.
The ceiling lining has failed completely and is held up by marker pins.
General comments?
This is a very comfortable car to travel in.
It is a pleasure to drive for long distances.
The motor and transmission are both responsive.
Fuel consumption is acceptable for a vehicle of this size, weight etc.
The four speed transmission is more than adequate. An improvement over the previous transmission.
The straight six ford engine is a reliable, proven, solid engine. It has proved itself over many decades. With the advances of engine development it has only improved.
The braking system is solid. ABS is a must on any car. (I remember trying to pull up my 1963 AP5 Valiant on the Pacific Highway many years ago. The 225 slant six could make it go but the brakes, heaven help me, couldn't pull the Val up.)
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 220000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Fairmont |
| Date of Entry | 5th April, 2008 |