1978 Ford Courier Pickup review from North America
"Ugly little truck, but still fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seat torn up due to age and wear.
Windshield wiper broke, my fault due to a bad fix.
Starter went out.
Tailgate never worked because it jammed.
Tires were always worn out.
General comments?
I'm not sure if the mileage is correct - at the time I really didn't care about that. This was my first vehicle and it served its purpose well.
I noticed that these other reviews were for a car, but this was a pickup model. It only had an AM radio and dummy lights, but it ran and was fun to drive. Being light and rear wheel drive made it really tail happy, so I had this truck sideways a lot. Also the truck seemed too light to get stuck in the mud.
I had to sell it because I was going to college and needed a more reliable car, the truck was held together with wire and duct tape. Also never changed the oil and it never complained.
One last point, although this isn't a sports car, this truck was the only thing in town that could spin the tires in any gear, and get the speedometer up about 75mph without moving from one spot. That's why the tires were always bad.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2004 |