Ford vs Volvo quality - Page 3

The Thong · Aug 14th, 2020, 20:16

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Originally Posted by EssexExile

Volvo are removing the parking ticket holder from new cars!

Swines.... I love that feature.

Having had lots of Fords I’ve found them average apart from the Mk3 Transit which which we retired at 650k after the chassis started cracking. The Sierra’s were decent motors and we worked em hard. I had a KA, probably one of the best Fords over ever owner and it was ultra reliable and a good drive for a small car.
My old V50 didn’t disappoint, the only big niggle was the ignition switch packing in, the poxy butterfly valve and the EGR which was bypassed. Other than that, for a ten year old motor it performed well.

Dibble · Aug 14th, 2020, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Clan

after 38 years !

Now that is a shame. Great little piece of kit and I use mine regularly. Can you not speak to Volvo? Perhaps they would listen to you!

taiwan740 · Aug 14th, 2020, 22:39

I've seen a few variations on what Ford stands for, my favourite is ****er Only Runs Downhill.

I love Fords. Specifically a 1991 F250 Utility with the 7.3 IDI diesel in it, or a 60s Ford F600. That's it really.

But not in the UK. To buy one and then tour across Canada, that'd be mint.

If my Volvo packs in, I'm reverting to bicycle commuting.

Whippy · Aug 14th, 2020, 23:43

Go for the hilux

Tannaton · Aug 15th, 2020, 00:14

I do think that Ford, just like GM, is a US entity with a European arm. Few of the European cars are sold in the US, they're treated like a poor cousin that bangs them out cheap to maintain the dividend.

Tannaton · Aug 15th, 2020, 00:15

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Originally Posted by Whippy

Go for the hilux

Forgot to mention that the Amorak is in the mix as well...

Thekilt · Aug 15th, 2020, 09:10

Mercedes x class too very nice

mike r owen · Aug 15th, 2020, 15:03

Ford bought Volvo for one reason, the superior technology that Volvo has always prided itself on. Ford being Ford stopped making a lot of parts for the older Volvos. They are notorious for making cars that just about get to the end of Guarantee and then when you go in to any dealership the day after they will not try to please you.
I have had 6 Volvos over the years, my present 940 2.3 turbo for 23 years. It has now got 306000 miles on the clock and is still going strong With the occasional hick-up. I have it serviced at a non franchised garage where the Mechanics are of the old school and they love working on it because when they lift the bonnet, they can see where everything is without having to spend an hour taking all the bits out before they can get to see the part.

MikeGMT · Aug 15th, 2020, 16:45

There was a big law suite in the United States that Volvo got dragged into, their new paymasters, Ford did’t like the claims made by Volvo about their roof strength, which was 100% stronger than it needed to be to meet US legislation. Volvo were told to toe the corporate line in this respect, (presumably Ford saw an opportunity to do some penny pinching). The case was brought about by a man whose wife was killed when their Explorer flipped and rolled causing the roof to fold in.

Interesting reading if you like the cut and thrust of corporate shenanigans.

green van man · Aug 15th, 2020, 17:10

Friend has a Ford ranger, had a front wheel bearing pack up. Was cheaper to buy a good second hand hub than try and change the bearing.

These days for a utility vehicle it has to be Toyota, landrover have nothing in the range that is remotely utility and at their prices who's gonna put a bale of hay or the dogs in the back

Mazdas are OK buy I have seen fuel filters knocked off on rough ground off road and heared of 2 that needed new clutches before 7000 miles.. They were brought to a training day and the fuel filter being knocked off caused a whole heap of problems. We had to dig out contaminated soil and then spend an hour superglue ing the housing together for the guys to get home.

Regularly Lane with a lad who drives a Toyota, he is now on his third, chassis rot saw the old one off and unlike old landrovers a new chassis is not a simple job. All have been super reliable mechanically.

Afraid I would avoid rangers like the plague, you are not the first to comment on their build quality and reliability, though they are a nice looking truck. Fine if you want an ornament, not so if you want a tool.

Paul.

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Thekilt Senior Member Last Online: Today 10:22 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wareham	Mercedes x class too very nice __________________ Current: Tesla Model S 75D Ex: Jaguar XF Sportbrake white 2.2d sport, Volvo V50 T5, Volvo V70 T5, V40 T2 2.0 Inscription 2016

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mike r owen Junior Member Last Online: Jan 13th, 2024 10:15 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Grimsby	Ford V Volvo. No comparison Ford bought Volvo for one reason, the superior technology that Volvo has always prided itself on. Ford being Ford stopped making a lot of parts for the older Volvos. They are notorious for making cars that just about get to the end of Guarantee and then when you go in to any dealership the day after they will not try to please you. I have had 6 Volvos over the years, my present 940 2.3 turbo for 23 years. It has now got 306000 miles on the clock and is still going strong With the occasional hick-up. I have it serviced at a non franchised garage where the Mechanics are of the old school and they love working on it because when they lift the bonnet, they can see where everything is without having to spend an hour taking all the bits out before they can get to see the part.

Aug 14th, 2020, 22:39	#23
taiwan740 Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2023 15:06 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Milton Keynes	I've seen a few variations on what Ford stands for, my favourite is ****er Only Runs Downhill. I love Fords. Specifically a 1991 F250 Utility with the 7.3 IDI diesel in it, or a 60s Ford F600. That's it really. But not in the UK. To buy one and then tour across Canada, that'd be mint. If my Volvo packs in, I'm reverting to bicycle commuting.

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green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	Friend has a Ford ranger, had a front wheel bearing pack up. Was cheaper to buy a good second hand hub than try and change the bearing. These days for a utility vehicle it has to be Toyota, landrover have nothing in the range that is remotely utility and at their prices who's gonna put a bale of hay or the dogs in the back Mazdas are OK buy I have seen fuel filters knocked off on rough ground off road and heared of 2 that needed new clutches before 7000 miles.. They were brought to a training day and the fuel filter being knocked off caused a whole heap of problems. We had to dig out contaminated soil and then spend an hour superglue ing the housing together for the guys to get home. Regularly Lane with a lad who drives a Toyota, he is now on his third, chassis rot saw the old one off and unlike old landrovers a new chassis is not a simple job. All have been super reliable mechanically. Afraid I would avoid rangers like the plague, you are not the first to comment on their build quality and reliability, though they are a nice looking truck. Fine if you want an ornament, not so if you want a tool. Paul.

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