1995 Ford Fairlane Ghia review from Australia and New Zealand
"Superb, lifelong prospect"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coil died shortly after I bought it.
There is a rattle somewhere in the back.
Air conditioning has a refrigerant leak (very small) and vacuum leak.
Door locks cycle on hot and humid days.
General comments?
My previous Falcon Futura was fantastic, but got written off. This is my replacment. Several points I think are important:
These late falcons must be the cheapest car on the road to run. There is a reason 9/10 taxis in Australia are facons.
The fairlane appears to be like a falcon, but only the bumpers, front quarters and front doors are the same. It was immediately apparent that the fairlane has more sound proofing, feels more solid, handles better, and is even more comfortable to ride in. Most of the extra 100 kg is over the back wheels. Most of the options are gimmicks, but velor upholstery is far better than the standard stuff.
The engine is good for 500000kms. If you look after the switches, body etc it'll last forever.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 inline six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 215000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 230000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2004 |