Ford Fairmont Problems

I would continue to pressure the dealer, ask to see the company representative who assessed your car and took the photos, and approach Ford directly through its Customer Assistance Service.

In addition to the flashing light of the turn signal there is also an audible signal to tell you the signal is operating. Could it be that you are hearing the audible signal? That would seem to be the most logical explanation.

The battery is being drained, so you need to trace the cause to be able to fix it. You have done the most obvious checks without finding it, but keep looking. If ultimately you can't find it you could install an isolator switch to the battery, which effectively disconnects it and should stop the problem.

You could look at a later Falcon if that’s what you like. Try an FG model. If you want reliability then look at a Toyota Camry, or perhaps a smaller car like a Toyota Corolla or a Mazda3.

The plague of speed cameras on Australian roads means a large, accurate speedometer is essential and the latest digital models do the job. A head-up display is even better.

In essence, yes, the ED wasn't much more than a facelift of the EB, but remember the ED is an old car now and that's the biggest issue with it today.

It won’t be the distributor or the spark plugs. If it happens when you turn the key to the start position to crank the engine it could be the starter solenoid.

The cold starting system isn't working; it's probably not getting the correct fuelling at the start, so check the sensors to make sure they're working.

It sounds to me like the fuel is vaporising for some reason. Have you had any sign of the engine overheating? Check the cooling system to make sure all is well there and the engine is not getting too hot. Also check the fuel delivery system, the fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel lines and fuel return system. Consider putting some fuel system cleaner in the next time you fill up with fuel.

It sounds to me like a fault with the transmission ECU. By turning the engine off and restarting you are rebooting the computer, which suggests it's a fault with the computer.