1993 Ford Orion Equipe review from UK and Ireland
"A comfortable and quick way to get from A to B"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter motor failed at 100,000 miles.
Head gasket blew at 105,000 miles.
Starter motor (a cheap re-manufactured part fitted by a non-franchise garage) failed again at 110,000 miles.
Catalytic convertor failed at 112,000 miles.
Suspension dampers started leaking somewhere between 112,000 and 115,000 miles.
General comments?
Although the Orion is not performance orientated, it is quick enough to be entertaining, with positive handling.
The interior is dominated by the plastic dashboard, but everything else is appealing. The seats lack side support.
Reliability was pretty good considering the mileage, and the problems encountered were more dealer related than vehicle. Some items, such as the catalytic converter, have an average lifespan of 80-100,000 miles, and suspension components wear out with use. Overall, reliability was no worse than for other high-mileage vehicles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8i 16v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2001 |