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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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Three Ford owners from Ohio have filed a lawsuit against the automaker over defects that they allege exist within the company's twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine. Automotive News reports that the lawsuit claims the engine "contained serious latent design, manufacturing, or assembly defects." Those defects, the suit claims, cause the vehicle to shake, misfire and lose power quickly.
Two of the plaintiffs, a married couple, own a 2010 Ford Taurus SHO, and allege they experienced a loss of power and stalling, while the third, an F-150 owner, claims he lost power while accelerating. In addition to the Taurus SHO and F-150, the 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine is also available in the Ford Flex, Explorer Sport and Lincoln MKT and MKS. Other three- and four-cylinder EcoBoost engines are not included in the suit. There have been no recalls associated with 3.5-liter V6 engine, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently not investigating the matter.
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When The New York Times decides that an issue is an issue, be prepared to read about it at length. Rarely will a week passes these days when the esteemed news organization doesn’t examine the realities, myths and alleged benefits and drawbacks of electric vehicles, and even The Atlantic joins in sometimes. That revolution, marked by changes in manufacturing, consumer habits and social “consciousness,” may in fact be upon us. Or it may not. Nonetheless, the newspaper appears committed to presenting to the public these pros and cons. In this recently published article titled, “Just How Good for the Planet Is That Big Electric Pickup Truck?”—wow, thatÂ’s a mouthful — the Times focuses on the “bigness” of the current and pending crop of EVs, and how that impacts or will impact the environment and road safety. This is not what news organizations these days are fond of calling “breaking news.” In October, we pointed to an essay in The Atlantic that covered pretty much the same ground, and focused on the Hummer as one particular villain, In the paper and online on Feb. 18, the Times' Elana Shao observes how “swapping a gas pickup truck for a similar electric one can produce significant emissions savings.” She goes on: “Take the Ford F-150 pickup truck compared with the electric F-150 Lightning. The electric versions are responsible for up to 50 percent less greenhouse gas emissions per mile.” But she right away flips the argument, noting the heavier electric pickup trucks “often require bigger batteries and more electricity to charge, so they end up being responsible for more emissions than other smaller EVs. Taking into consideration the life cycle emissions per mile, they end up just as polluting as some smaller gas-burning cars.” Certainly, itÂ’s been drummed into our heads that electric cars donÂ’t run on air and water but on electricity that costs money, and that the public will be dealing with “the shift toward electric SUVs, pickup trucks and crossover vehicles, with some analysts estimating that SUVs, pickup trucks and vans could make up 78 percent of vehicle sales by 2025." No-brainer alert: Big vehicles cost more to charge. And then thereÂ’s the safety question, which was cogently addressed in the Atlantic story. Here Shao reiterates data documenting the increased risks of injuries and deaths caused by larger, heavier vehicles.

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