what are the main problems that occur with mk2 fiestas

[huggs92]

I was thinking about buying a fiesta xr2 mk2 and though before buying one I would ask what the main problems with them are

For example main rust areas to check, engine problems etc.

Could anyone help

[blackburn]

There's an XR2 thread in the Readers Cars section that may interest you, especially if you like pictures of holes!...

[neiljohnson]

Rust is the biggest and only major issue due to their age now there are no particular areas to look for you need to look everywhere dont worry about anything mechanical its easily and cheaply fixed buy on body condition alone and enjoy some old school fun

[S26VE P]

Ah if i knew someone might want one i could have pulled the one wedged into a hedge on the A13 out over Xmas.

[paulshears]

my brothers doing up a mk1, I'm sure the mk2 will suffer the same problems

main thing is rust & lately alot if not all the pattern panels have been dis-continued

rusty fuel tanks...... leak if more than half full

[Chris_w666]

Rust, even the rust is at risk of going rusty. If in doubt check for rust, inner/outer wings, wheel well, sills, doors, petrol caps, floors, pillars, engine mounts, I think the roofs are generally good though unless they have a sunroof then check for rust.

Other than that engines are quite sensitive to low oil levels and (on mine at least) the wheel bearings weren't exactly longlife items.

[huggs92]

Thanks everyone for the great tips and problems to look out for

I will now get on the internet and buy one

Cheers x