1987 Ford Fairlane ZL review from Australia and New Zealand
"The ZL is an excellent bargain 2nd hand car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Suspension failed twice (due to rough roads rather than a fault)
Alternator replaced once.
Wheel alignment on a regular basis (again, due to rough dirt roads)
Door handles exhibited the usual faults with this era Ford, needed replacing twice.
General comments?
Serious power & comfort
Very reliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1 EFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 337000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 15th July, 2002 |