1995 Ford Fiesta review from UK and Ireland
"Truly, the most sluggish slug on the road"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just about everything possible - it's an instructor car. Biggest problem was a recurring one with the fuel supply - cost almost £1000 in repetitive exploratory work to find the fault, which turned out to be a crack in the fuel pump.
General comments?
Handling is good for a Ford, power steering is helpful. The engine is a load of pants - some of my pupils call it the gutless wonder, no acceleration at all. The fact that it is diesel does not help. Comfortable inside but as I said, it in desperate need of a turbocharger.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th March, 2000 |