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★★★☆☆

“Typical Ford Disposable Car!! ”

written by on 11/11/2010

Typical Ford Disposable Car!!



Had my Puma for 4years now. It's the 1.7 1999 model with the Luxury pack (Air Conditioning, heated front screen, digital speedo).

Seems to be a pattern with Fords. Had Mk 6 Escort before this and a Fiesta Classic before that. After the 6 year corrosion warranty Fords just start rotting to death. Both arches are now ruined. In the rear quarter panels there's insulation/sound deadening inside what look like bin bags. These absorb moisture and contribute to the rear arch rot. Had to have the offside inner sill welded for the M.O.T. and I seen the soggy stuff ripped out.



Both footwells have now had all the sound deadening ripped out as they were soaked through. the Boot leaks everytime it rains, I have to readjust the rubber. Rain pours into the boot when you lift it due to poor design.



Both door cards rattle, the ride is terrible, it's like driving a go-kart.



Most frustrating thing is the erratic idle which is common. When you depress the clutch the rev's stay at 2000!! the famous heater control valve is useless. you can either have hot or cold. you have to turn the engine off and back on or put the air conditioning on if you want cold air from hot. Same problem with my other Fords is the whole suspension bottom end. Creaking like mad now. Had both anti-roll link bars replaced and a track rod end for the M.O.T also next year its going to be the bottom suspension arms ad bushes.



It's quite nippy but feels like it needs a 6th gear on A roads. Almost 3400 revs at 70mph

Only good things are its looks, performance and economy.



It's the last Ford I'll ever buy. Seems like the common issues are not being addressed and improved by the manufacturer. Rust, Cheap Suspension components and general finish.

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