1995 Ford Scorpio Ultima Cosworth review from UK and Ireland
"High performance, but very low reliability."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission required rebuilding at 75,000 miles (£1200). The local Ford dealer could not fix it.
Climate Control system control panel required replacement at 80,000 miles (£300). Dealer reinstalled panel incorrectly, causing temperature control to not work. I fixed it myself.
Air conditioning compressor and air drier leaked and required replacement at 94,000 miles (£600).
Engine computer failed at 103,000 miles; car would not start (£200).
Water pump leaked and required replacement at 108,000 miles (£250).
Several other minor problems.
General comments?
This should have been a great car. It has all of the toys and creature comforts one expects of a big, touring saloon. The 2.9 liter, 24 valve Cosworth engine made the car perform like a rocket sled, particularly for a car of this size. It's a little sluggish in the corners, but that's forgivable; it's a touring car, not a rally car. The lack of reliability was unforgivable. I traded the car for a Toyota Avensis Verso at 109,000 miles. I wanted the reliability of the Toyota.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 litre, 24v, petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 109000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Town and Country |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2003 |