1985 Ford Telstar Ghia review from Australia and New Zealand
"A great car that is reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car has a strange electrical problem in that all the warning lights flash and the alternator shows that it is not charging. There is a lot of 'ticking' sounds just like the indicator. The problem is erratic and doesn't affect the car at all. Someone told me to replace the alternator brushes, is this the solution?. Any help would be very much appreciated.
General comments?
Apart from the electrical 'glitches' the car drives and handles well.
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  | A great family car |
| A good first car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 320000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 320900 kilometres |
| Previous car | Kia Sportage |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2003 |