Rapid
Clutch slipping.
A couple of water pipes.
Brake pads and tyres.
Don't buy a cheap nail, it will cost dearly, shop around and get a good one, and you will not be disappointed.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th October, 2000
Everything! Being an old car, I have had to spend around £1200 getting the engine up to speed. With this I am making moves to install a 2 litre block.
N/A
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th May, 1999
Not a lot, only exhaust and battery in 2 years.
Damm fine car, a little bit of tuning of the engine and suspension and there isn't another hot hatch that can get near it. If only Ford had done a little bit more with the looks and interior (like the RS1600i) everybody would be driving them.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th May, 1999
Front shocks, windscreen wiper motor, starter motor, battery.
Last of the Mk3s - good, reliable, cheap to repair car. Well looked after by previous owners. All the things that went wrong weren't serious and mostly "consumables". Brakes are not that efficient - couple of heart stopping moments!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th February, 1999
Almost certain rep abuse - so plenty of minor things like engine mounts to be replaced after purchase.
Front wheel alignment became easily disturbed - Ford garage embarked on a wild-goose chase - couldn't solve - blamed problem on 175/70 tyres I fitted to standard rims. Private mechanic found Ford had replaced steering rack wrongly (!) and traced fault to perished rubber shock mountings. This information might save someone £
Things were wearing out, but the old shed always started and never broke down in 5 years. Sold at 110k with plenty of unrefined miles left in it.
Good economy and acceleration from the cement mixer CVH engine.
VV carb with autochoke is a curse - especially in the cold.
Slick gearbox.
Excellent high-geared steering but poor turning circle.
Brakes could be a lot better.
Rust becomes a problem on the chassis.
Rear suspension - being independent - really seems to grip but fit some decent front shocks because that doesn't grip so well - especially in the wet.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 10th January, 1999