1989 Ford Fairmont EA review from Australia and New Zealand
"For a secondhand car you could not ask for more"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The left hand side front door window has stopped winding up or down.
The fuel pump had to be replaced at 223000 km.
General comments?
This car has been totally reliable. I live in Tasmania and the winters here can get pretty cold. The car is outside all the time, and starts easily every morning.
I am a concrete and paving contractor, and am always carting a tandem trailer loaded with gear. This car can tow it with ease.
My car is comfortable as well as reliable; it is all I could ask for from a second hand car.
The car has plenty of torque, but is also a great family car with plenty of space to put all my kids things.
This car is a great cruising machine.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9 multipoint injection Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 211000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 234000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2008 |