1981 Ford Fairmont Futura Squire Wagon review from North America
"Good old family sized wagon!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Plenty of things went wrong with the car during its 4 years as ownership with us from 1993 to 1997. Anything from the starter to the battery.
General comments?
We paid $500 for the car in 1993, but it served the purpose as both a family wagon and as a flea market vehicle. The car was a vanilla color with the woodgrain sides. It was a strong car that was wicked in the snow and ice, but great otherwise. Inside, it had tons of space, and that's why we used it for flea markets. We still miss him, but he was well loved on our block. He died because the transmission and the whole power steering unit went as well. Would we recommend one of these? Of course!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 113000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Skylark |
| Date of Entry | 20th July, 2006 |