🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Ford

Model:

Sierra Saloon

Model Code:

GBC, GBD, GBG, GB4 (Saloon variants)

Production Years:

1982-1993

Body Style:

Saloon (4-door sedan)

👋 Introduction

Target Audience:

Do-it-yourselfers and experienced mechanics

Value Proposition:

Inexpensive way to keep vehicle working properly, provides OEM-level information

Alternative Sources:

Overpriced paper textbooks or CD-ROMs delivered via mail

Advantage:

No shipping costs or waiting time, instant access

Comprehensiveness:

Complete official factory service repair manual

📋 Manual Details

Coverage Years:

1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Market Focus:

Global (especially European markets)

All Styles Covered:

Yes

Estimated Page Count:

Hundreds of pages (specific count not provided, but implies comprehensive)

Type:

Workshop Service Repair Manual

Source:

Complete official full factory service repair manual

Language:

English

Digital Format:

PDF Download

Printable:

Yes, without any restriction

Delivery Method:

Instant download link on checkout page

Software Requirement:

Adobe PDF Reader

📖 Manual Coverage

Engine:

Engine Service / Repair, Engine Control System

Transmission:

Transmission Service / Repair

Brakes:

Brake System

Electrical System:

Electrical System, Wiring Diagram

Suspension Steering:

Suspension, Steering

Fuel System:

Fuel System, Fuel Injection

Cooling System:

Cooling System

Chassis Body:

Chassis / Body

Interior Restraint:

Interior, Restraint System

Drive Axle:

Differential / Drive, Axle

Emission System:

Emission System

HVAC:

Heater/ Air Conditional

Maintenance:

General Maintenance, Periodic Lubrication

Troubleshooting:

Troubleshooting (integrated with electrical service)

Repair Procedures:

Step-by-step instructions based on complete disassembly

Diagnostic Procedures:

Electrical system diagnosis and repair

Depth:

In-depth, professional quality, full factory coverage

Illustrations:

Hundreds of photos and detailed illustrations, drawings, enlarged insets

Instruction Format:

Numbered instructions, detailed substeps, notes, cautions, warnings

📊 Manual Specifications

Format:

PDF

Compatibility:

All PC based Windows operating systems and Mac

Printability:

High-resolution, suitable for professional printing

Digital Binding:

N/A (Downloadable)

Digital Paper Type:

N/A (Digital PDF)

Searchability:

Implied (standard for PDF manuals)

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Options Common:

OHC Pinto (1.6L, 2.0L), Cologne V6 (2.3L, 2.8L, 2.9L), CVH (1.6L, 1.8L), Dura-Tech (1.8L Diesel), Zetec (1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L - later models)

Power Output Range:

Approximately 75 HP (1.6L OHC) to over 150 HP (2.8i/2.9i V6 variants)

Injection Systems:

Carbureted (various), Bosch L-Jetronic, Bosch LE-Jetronic, EEC-IV EFI

Timing Belt Replacement Interval:

Refer to manual for specific engine (e.g., 30,000-60,000 miles depending on engine type and material)

Spark Plug Type:

Varies by engine; examples include NGK BPR6ES, Champion N12Y

🔧 Transmission

Manual Transmission Options:

Ford Type 9 (4-speed and 5-speed)

Automatic Transmission Options:

Ford C3, C5 (3-speed automatics)

Transmission Fluid Type:

Mercon V (for later automatics), Type F or equivalent (for older automatics), Gear Oil GL-4 for manual transmissions (e.g., SAE 80W/90)

📐 Dimensions

Wheelbase:

2600 mm (102.4 in)

Length:

4435 mm (174.6 in)

Width:

1700 mm (66.9 in)

Height:

1380 mm (54.3 in)

Curb Weight Range:

Approx. 1100-1350 kg (2425-2976 lbs) depending on engine and equipment

🛡️ Safety Features

Crash Test Information:

No official standardized crash ratings available for all models/markets during this era, but Euro NCAP did not exist in its current form. Ford focused on structural integrity of the time.

Braking System:

Front discs, rear drums standard; some higher trims/performance models featured 4-wheel discs.

Seatbelts:

Standard front seatbelts; rear seatbelts optional or standard depending on market and year.

Body Structure:

Designed with crumple zones, advanced for its time.

💡 Technology Features

Audio Systems:

Factory fitted radios (cassette players common in later years), basic speaker systems. Aftermarket upgrades are prevalent.

ABS:

Optional on some models from mid-1980s onwards, becoming more common with the facelift.

Connectivity Features:

N/A (Pre-digital era, no Bluetooth or USB connectivity).

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change Interval:

Typically 6,000-9,000 miles (10,000-15,000 km) or 12 months, depending on oil quality and driving conditions. Refer to manual.

Air Filter Replacement:

Recommended every 12,000-18,000 miles (20,000-30,000 km) or as needed based on conditions.

Brake Fluid Replacement:

Every 2 years or 24,000 miles (40,000 km), or when fluid is contaminated.

Engine Oil Specification:

API SG or higher. Viscosity grades like 5W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40 depending on ambient temperature. Refer to manual for exact specs.

Coolant Specification:

Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant (e.g., Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A or equivalent), mixed 50/50 with distilled water.

Power Steering Fluid:

Mercon V or suitable ATF.

Common Problems:

Corrosion/rust (especially wheel arches, sills, boot floor), aging rubber components (suspension bushes, hoses), electrical gremlins (poor grounding, aging wiring), carburetor issues (if applicable), ignition system wear.

Mechanical Wear Points:

Wheel bearings, front suspension ball joints and tie rod ends, engine mounts.

📚 Vehicle History

Ford Heritage:

Ford's long history of mass-produced, accessible vehicles, with a strong European presence.

Sierra Introduction:

Replaced the Ford Taunus and Ford Cortina Mk V in many markets. Introduced advanced aerodynamics and safety features for its era.

Facelifts:

Major facelift in 1985 ('Sierra II'/'Sierra XR4i') introduced revised styling, improved interior, and new engines. Minor updates throughout.

Manufacturing Locations:

Primarily Genk (Belgium), Saarlouis (Germany), Halewood (UK)

Sales Performance:

Highly successful in Europe, selling over 2.7 million units worldwide. Competed with vehicles like the Opel Vectra/Vauxhall Cavalier, Volkswagen Passat, Peugeot 505.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Car Of The Year:

European Car of the Year 1983 (shared with Audi 100).

Industry Impact:

Praised for its aerodynamic design and driving dynamics for its time, setting new standards for Ford's European lineup.