Heater matrix went just after purchase.
Track rod ends replaced at each MOT.
Lots of tyres.
Idle control valve replaced at 100K.
Serious water loss and cylinder head troubles, solved with short motor replacement.
Good on the juice, but parts are expensive from the dealer.
Bags of room, superb comfort.
Starting to show its age now with rust appearing on the rear arches.
Erratic electrics, especially the 'check control' on the dash, works when it feels like it!!!
Ford Granada 2.0 DOC.
I more or less fully agree with comments made and have experienced need to replace Track Rod Ends, Heater Matrix, Radiator, and yes the check list systems does work when it feels like it!! I recently spent £400 to get my model through recent MOT this year
Despite this I have no doubt that this car is the best car I have ever owned. I have owned mine for 11 years and the plus points are an excellent engine running performance with double overhead cam which is good for long journeys and also the room factor. The size of the car makes for excellent seat posture, In most of the more modern cars you have to crouch down and legroom in the back is very limited, I speak from experience as I do trade plate delivery work.
Unfortunately the car is suffering wheel arch rust problems
(didn.t fail MOT on this aspect this year) and the engine will probably need re boring so this may be my last
year and it will be a sad parting of the ways. If only Ford were still making this model.
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