1988 Ford Scorpio review from North America
"A bargain luxury auto, rare in the US"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission went south.
Driveshaft rotoflex coupling blew to bits.
Steering rack notchy and covered in slime.
Power driver's seat switch no longer switches.
MAP sensor insensitive.
Climate-control system came to bits.
General comments?
Wonderful design - interior packaging and hatch-back body-style.
High quality interior appointments and materials.
Smooth old V6 if not overly powerful.
Irritating climate-control ergonomics.
Supremely comfortable seats.
Difficult to find parts in the US.
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| Great car |
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| Affordable luxury car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9i (12v) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 149000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Sierra XR4Ti |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2001 |