Starter motor keeps failing, interior bodywork (dashboard) works loose, engine needs regular flushing out . . .
Plus, people keep nicking it!
I've found that not only does the starter motor fail all the time but the alternator does as well.
I've encountered massive problems with the fuse box, the suspension and the cars electrics in general.
I've had to replace the tracking arms several times, and it's not due to erratic driving. I drive it sensibly.
I would be very wary of buying another one.
I've had mine just over a year now, it's reliable and fairly economical. I've only had two problems so far: Passenger side bottom suspension joint creaking and noisy fuel pump (sounded like a bee). Both of these were sorted under warranty.
My only gripe is the engine, although it performs well it doesn't seem to like cruising at around 2,000 r.p.m. It doesn't tick over very smooth either.
Yes I'd buy another, in fact I've just brought a 95 Escort 1.8i Ghia for my missus - drives a lot easier, due to power steering, but I still prefer the Orion - more of a drivers car.
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