1990 Ford Fiesta S review from UK and Ireland
"A nippy runabout that can hold its own on a motorway"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It is hopeless in wet weather, whenever you stop at a junction it will cut out.
The rear panel by the fuel cap has had to be replaced due to rust, after a £500 respray last year.
Road holding had deteriorated over the last 6 months. First I thought it was the tracking but that was fine. Then the suspension was checked by a main dealer and that was fine, but I am still having problems with handling when the car is on anything less than a perfectly smooth surface.
General comments?
Apart from the above, it hasn't got bad performance although when pushed it will struggle to 30 mpg. I can keep up with 205 GTi's and beat Nova SR's.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 123000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 205 |
| Date of Entry | 29th October, 2000 |