1984 Ford LTD FD review from Australia and New Zealand
"Exellent car, good for long distance driving"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car came with a brand new cylinder head on it and required the fuel injection system and inlet manifold to be assembled and refitted to the motor.
I have assembled the fuel injection system and inlet manifold and has been refitted to the motor, but it does not get driven very far. It is being stored in the garage because I have a newer car that I use as the LTD drinks a lot of fuel, it gets started each week and is run for five minutes.
The only problems that I've had are:
Fuel injection system had problems, taken to mechanic and told that it's a common fault. The fault has been fixed, leaking vacuum hose from rocker cover to inlet manifold.
Sunroof leaking when raining, now fixed.
Rust in boot and quarter panels, repaired.
I would buy another car from this manufacturer, but the next car will be another LTD or a fairlane, but a later model.
General comments?
The car is very comfortable.
However it drinks a lot of fuel.
Fuel injection system not the best and not very reliable.
Look nice when lowered.
Light power steering.
Large amouut of leg room in the back.
However is is common for this model to get rust in the boot and quarter panels.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1 electronic fuel injection Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 345000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 345026 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Fairmont |
| Date of Entry | 11th July, 2005 |