1996 Ford Scorpio Ghia review from UK and Ireland
"Affordable luxury - highly recommended!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brake discs warped at 90,000m.
Catalytic Converter failed MOT at 100,000m.
Battery failed at 109,000m. Due to draining to earth by a dodgy bit of after-market wiring!
Buttons on trip computer not functioning correctly (niggly, not serious).
Front windscreen's 'Quickclear' system only clears about 50% of screen - some heating elements not working. (Been like that since I had it)
General comments?
Car has been incredibly reliable and has only ever let me down due to the battery being drained as mentioned.
The car starts first time, all the time. OK, apart from when I'm a dork and flood the engine and then have to call the RAC and look very stupid!
OK, no-one really likes the exterior (especially the font end), but the car is very comfortable and pleasant to drive. It handles well for a car of its size (and, let's face it, manufacturer). It is, however, unsettled by bumps on bends.
Performance isn't top-notch. I guess a 2 litre engine isn't really enough to pull the car's weight. It will accelerate briskly enough to overtake without major dramas.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 114000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Granada |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2004 |