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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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