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1986 Ford Escort Gl Diesel Hatchback 4-door 2.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:36995 Color: Silver /
 Red
Location:

Meridian, Idaho, United States

Meridian, Idaho, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Hatchback
Engine:2.0L 1989CC 122Cu. In. l4 DIESEL SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1FABP36H5GW168135 Year: 1986
Interior Color: Red
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Escort
Trim: GL Hatchback 4-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 36,995
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: GL
Exterior Color: Silver
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This is a 1986 Ford Escort Diesel 5-speed.  It is rare in that it is a diesel and there were not many of these sold here in the U.S.  I think this is about as clean of a car as you will find for the year and model.  I purchased this car with about 34,XXX miles on it from a fellow who had purchased it from an elderly woman who had had it in her garage for years and had barely driven it.  As far as I can tell these are the original miles.  I ran a carfax and there is nothing to suggest otherwise.  I have had a little over $2,500 worth of work done since I purchased it.  Mostly cleaning everything up and replacing things that needed to be replaced from sitting.  We are selling because we are looking for a small truck and do not have a need for this car anymore. 

The Good: The car runs great and has been consistently getting 45-50 mpg.  It is very clean.  Interior is great.  All of the electronics work.  I have done maintenance to get it up to speed.  Low miles.  No Rust.  I wouldn't hesitate to drive the car across the country.

The Bad: It does have a crack in the dash above the steering wheel.  It does leak a small amount of oil which I believe is coming from the oil pan seal.  It leaked/burned less than half a quart in 3,000 miles and it has a 7.2 quart oil capacity.  A/C needs to be recharged.  

You can Check out the video I made on YouTube here: http://youtu.be/59yLvpuEROc

Here is a list of things that have been done in the past 6 months.  I have receipts for all the work that has been done.  I also have the original owners guide along with the supplemental guide for the 2.0 liter escort diesel.


- Diesel fuel pump removed and rebuilt (little over $500)
- Fuel Filter Replaced
- New Starter
- 2 front tires are new with about 3,000 miles on them, rear tires have about 65% tread left
- Water pump replaced
- timing belt replaced
- camshaft oil seal and crank oil seal replaced
- Brake fluid bled and replaced
- Tie rod replaced on front right
- front and rear suspension new
- Oil pressure sender replaced
- expansion block/orifice tube replaced
- coolant temperature sensor/switch for idle kicker replaced
- cleaned brakes
- glow plugs replaced
- New Brake master cylinder

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Again, I have posted a youtube video that can be seen at the following link:

http://youtu.be/59yLvpuEROc

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Ford Motor Company's pre-tax profits for 2014 took a beating, falling to $6.3 billion, a $2.3-billion drop from 2013, while overall revenues fell from $139.4 billion to $135.8 billion. Net income for 2014, meanwhile, plunged 56 percent, from $7.18 billion to $3.19 billion. Yeah, those aren't great numbers. While Ford's figures are largely down across the board, some of the weaker numbers aren't too difficult to explain away. The company launched 24 vehicles across the globe in 2014, including some of its biggest and most important volume models, like the 2015 F-150, as well as iconic offerings like the new Mustang. The result of this is both increased investment as well as a drop in total sales – US market numbers were down 164,000 units compared to 2013. Recall claims and high warranty costs also did a number on the Blue Oval. "2014 was a solid yet challenging year for Ford - with our investments and a record number of new products launched around the world positioning us for strong growth this year and beyond," Ford CEO Mark Fields said in a statement. Ford's 50,180 UAW workers in the United States will receive profit-sharing checks of $6,900. In some markets, Ford's fortunes were impacted by outside factors. Europe, for example, recorded more sales (up 70,000 units) and higher revenues (up $2.2 billion), but still reported a $443-million pre-tax loss. Blame was placed on the crumbling Russian economy, which has suffered from sanctions and slumping oil prices. Despite its troubles last year, the company still seems bullish on 2015. Ford's pre-tax outlook remains unchanged, as the company expects to make anywhere from $8.5 to $9.5 billion on the back of higher revenue from the company's automotive operations. We expect strong growth and improved financial performance in 2015 driven by our investments in new products and capacity," Ford CFO Bob Shanks said of the company's future.

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Apparently sensibilities in India, at least in the case of some Ford marketing partners, are downright lascivious at times. Case in point are a new series of print ads, presumably touting the vast cargo capacity of the Ford Figo hatchback, that involve more than a whiff of T&A, S&M and other sexy abbreviations.
In all seriousness, the advertising campaign is taking some major heat in the Indian press for being outrageously sexist. All three images - which seem to be produced by a graphic artist with some Heavy Metal work in his/her portfolio - show bound and gagged people stuffed into the Figo's boot. With a tagline reads, "Leave Your Worries Behind." one version features a peace-sign throwing Silvio Berlusconi holding hostage three buxom and barely clad women, all wearing ball gags with hands and feet bound. Charming. Another version shows Paris Hilton ­similarly kidnapping a trio of Kardashians, while a third (tame in terms of the clothing at least), has Michael Schumacher toting Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso, and Lewis Hamilton.
Clearly in bad taste, at least, the Indian source also questions the timing of these risqué Ford ads, as the follow by days new anti-rape legislation passed by the Indian Parliament. Ford has responded in a statement, that it and its advertising partner (JWT India) "deeply regret" the ads, and claim that they "never should have happened."

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After posting a Ford-made video of a 2013 GT500 running around the 'Ring, the guys over at SVTPerformance.com (an enthusiasts forum not affiliated with Ford or SVT) wanted more answers. They got in touch with Ford's Global Performance Vehicle Chief Engineer Jamal Hameedi, who said until there is a way to verify the times and inspect the cars, Ford will not get involved with lap-time wars. In the email, Hameedi pointed out that the 'Ring is a useful tool in that it allows a wide spectrum of track conditions, but until there is a governed way to record times, there is no way to accurately compare cars head-to-head.
And as much as some may not like it, Hameedi speaks the truth. It really isn't possible to compare times from one car to another, unless those cars were lapping the same track at the same time with the same driver. Not that any of this means there won't be continuous wars by fans and manufacturers alike... in other words, feel free to voice your opinions in the Comments below.