Ford Consul

Ford Consul
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The Ford Consul is a car that was manufactured by Ford of Britain from 1951 until 1962. The name was later revived for a model produced by Ford in both the UK and in Germany from 1972 until 1975.

Technical data
ManufacturerFord
ProductionFrom 1951
Body typeSedan

Generations

Other Ford models

Similar Sedan models

Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 96% of Ford Consuls pass their MOT test first time, based on 80 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data โ€” not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Ford Consul in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.