1963 Ford Fairlane review from North America
"Fun little Ford"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I got the car, the carburetor and starter had to be replaced, but were very cheap. In fact, parts for this Ford were always cheap.
Other replacements were routine maintenance items like brake shoes. A previous owner had jacked it up and punched holes in the muffler with a screwdriver (I'm not kidding!), so I replaced it and the exhaust pipe.
General comments?
This car would go through anything; there just seemed to be no stopping it! We called it the '63 Ford SUV. Dependable and basic, the little V8 had lots of power for a car its size and served me well through my trade school days until I got a "respectable" car.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1974 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1976 |
| Engine and transmission | 260 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2003 |