1986 Ford Fairmont XF review from Australia and New Zealand
"Drive it anywhere with no worries!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rocker cover gasket needed replacing as oil was leaking onto the engine and exhaust, causing smoke and fumes!
The carburettor is on the way out.
The door handles are a very bad design.
Overheated once, but that was my fault for not checking the fluid levels.
General comments?
Extremely reliable. Starts first time every time regardless of temperature.
Definitely not the fastest ford around, but very smooth, quiet and very comfortable for 4 adults.
Get one with power steering.
Likes to drink the petrol around town. 95km/h has proved be a good economy cruising speed with the 3 speed transmission.
Make sure the front of the car sits lower than the rear, or they look terrible.
Looks very smart with polished Ghia mags.
Cheap and simple to service.
Great first car, family car or workhorse.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1 carby Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 250000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
| Date of Entry | 14th October, 2003 |