1971 Ford LTD review from North America
"Overall the car is safe, strong, smooth -- my land yacht"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes: replaced the whole system. I should have had it checked out when I got it.
Transmission wouldn't lock into park or drive well. Surprisingly a simple fix.
I took the car through a car wash and the antenna snapped off. Also a little trim. :(
Windshield wipers are gone too.
General comments?
I've owned a couple of classics in the past - and this is the only one I've used as a daily driver. It's that dependable.
It starts every time. The engine - fast. Step on the gas in the rain -- tires squeal and it lurches forward.
On the expressway it rides super smooth. I feel like I'm driving a couch sometimes.
The size is intimidating and I enjoy it so much. I don't even have to use my blinker - other cars just move out of the way.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 351 W Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| Date of Entry | 11th May, 2009 |