1991 Ford Orion Ghia review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electric door locks failed and the plastic switch on the end of the ignition key died, failing to activate the starter motor.
The alternator was replaced just before I got it. It has a oil leak on the top of the rocker cover that I cannot get rid of. Looks like there should be an attachment there as it has a blocked hole and the oil seeps around it.
General comments?
My first diesel, after a life time of petrol and propane motors. Apart from being unbelievable in fuel consumption it seems to have not much else going for it. The wait for the diesel light to go out, the lack of power and the noise are against it, but it runs forever on a single tank.
It seems a bit small in the front and the key is hard to get to, especially as you have to access it twice, once to start warmers and the next to start. So far I like it though.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 99800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2002 |