1985 Merkur XR4Ti review from North America
"Great driver between trips to the shop"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radio broken when delivered, first replacement didn't work either.
Windshield cracked when offered for delivery.
Speedometer cable seized.
Windshield wipers came loose.
Ignition Module failed.
Turbo blew out.
Heater fan failed (3 times)
Brake rotors warped (5 times)
Power Antenna failed (5 times)
Original wheels warped.
General comments?
This car was a blast to drive when it wasn't in the shop. Great neutral handing and a nice amount of room for a coupe. Turbo lag yes, but boy did it reward you.
Ford changed several major systems from the European Sierra. Virtually every one failed. Other components were simply not designed for U.S. winters, such as the heater and the rear window washer.
The average Lincoln-Mercury dealer didn't understand the car nor the audience.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1990 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 liter turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2003 |