1977 Ford Pinto Base model sedan review from North America
"Not one of the better cars I've owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Chronic ruster began rusting at two years old and never stopped.
Frequent muffler/exhaust repairs/replacements.
Clutch/transmission went out at about 75000.
Differential seals kept leaking lube onto rear brake shoes.
Seat belt would lock up frequently while trying to hook up.
Wipers would hit the side and bottom windshield moldings.
Glove box door and drivers seat came apart while driving.
Radio quit working at two years.
Drivers side window whistled.
General comments?
The manufacturer was really trying to pinch pennies on this model: no day/night mirror, one outside mirror, no dome light door switch on passenger door, and nowhere was there any use of the name of the manufacturer or the model of the car on the inside and very little on the outside--on the hood and on the trunk only.
Car had very poor traction in the winter.
Seats offered no lower back support.
I was rear ended twice and car did not explode.
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| I wish I still had it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1977 |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1980 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15959 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Pinto |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2008 |