1984 Ford Orion GL review from UK and Ireland
"Good, dependable family car with good sized boot and guaranteed niggling faults"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blocked manifold/rocker breather. This causes oil to enter the air cleaner housing and drip onto the rocker cover. What a mess!
A current oil leak of as yet undetermined origin. Could be sump gasket, crankcase oil seal or sump plug.
Hot starting in warm weather can be a problem.
Loss of power after driving more than 20-25 miles at night and in winter. Why?
General comments?
Generally a reliable car and relatively cheap to maintain. Heavy clutch, oil leaks and some starting and running problems caused by meteorological conditions.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 CVH petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Cortina Mk V |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2000 |