The Scorpio was produced between October 1994 and June 1998.
The total number of all Scorpios produced - for Europe as well as the UK - is as
follows (figures from Motor Industry of Great Britain, 1999 - thanks Nigel).
| 01/11/94 |
- The new model is made available in the UK. It has the
following new features:
 | New front and rear end appearance (hood, bumpers, fenders, grille, lamps and
indicators) |
| Revised 2,0 l DOHC 8V petrol engine with improved low speed torque
characteristics |
| 2,0 L DOHC 16V petrol engine - similar to that fitted in Escort RS2000 |
| 2,9 l V6 24V (FBC) petrol engine - based on '91½ MY V6 24V (FBA) engine and
developed jointly between Ford and Cosworth |
| EEC V Engine Management System |
| 16 pin Data Link Connector (DLC) for FDS2000 diagnosis |
| Variable inlet system (VIS) for enhanced torque characteristics - on DOHC
and V6 24V engines only |
| Traction Control System (TCS) - similar in operation to that fitted in
Mondeo |
| New fully electronic A4LDE automatic transmission |
| Hydraulic clutch operation extended to all manual transmission variants |
| New design steering wheel, column and new fluid cooler |
| Multiplex wiring for a limited number of systems |
| New polyellipsoid headlamps |
| New design interior with fully electronic instrument cluster |
|
| 07/11/94 |
Rear bumper brackets revised |
| 19/11/94 |
New design coolant tank fitted in petrol models |
| 01/01/95 |
Rear door handle mountings revised |
| 02/01/95 |
Revised air conditioning module fitted |
| 05/01/95 |
Window channels revised |
| 07/01/95 |
Revised front brake pipes fitted |
| 10/01/95 |
Revised boot release button springs fitted |
| 31/01/95 |
EECV module revised - DOHC2000 16V model |
| 06/02/95 |
Window winders redesigned |
| 06/02/95 |
Engine/transmission vibration damper revised - DOHC2000 8V model |
| 08/02/95 |
Stronger Fuel filler cap return spring fitted |
| 20/03/95 |
Diesel sump pan redesigned |
| 25/03/95 |
Central Electrical Box redesigned - for Scorpio & Granada models |
| 01/04/95 |
24V engine looms now have protective sheathing |
| 18/04/95 |
Transmission Range sensor revised |
| 01/05/95 |
CC system capacities revised - 1Kg instead of 740g Refrigerant -
oil from 100ml to 140ml |
| 12/05/95 |
Locking bolts fitted to catalyst mounting plates - DOHC2000 8V &
16V models |
| 20/06/95 |
Revised catalysts fitted to petrol models |
| 20/06/95 |
Revised central locking/PATS module fitted |
| 21/06/95 |
Revised tolerance for detent pin in autobox selectors |
| 22/06/95 |
Revised wiring to cooling fan on Diesels |
| 31/07/95 |
EECV Module revised for 24V models |
| 01/08/95 |
Transmission vibration damper revised - DOHC2000 16V model |
| 10/08/95 |
Revised gearchange ball and linkage for MT75 gearbox |
| 31/08/95 |
New 3000, 4000, 5000, 7000 radio units fitted |
| 31/08/95 |
Revision to spark plugs for DOHC engines |
| 01/09/95 |
Two coat (water based) paint used on solid colours |
| 01/09/95 |
Revised programming for Petrol EECV issued |
| 01/09/95 |
Revised coolant fan and PCM for diesel models |
| 01/09/95 |
Revised clip to secure servo vacuum pipe |
| 06/09/95 |
Revised blower motor resistors fitted |
| 22/09/95 |
Revised outside air temp sensors fitted |
| 01/10/95 |
Front inner hub dust covers revised |
| 01/10/95 |
Climate Control system revised |
| 01/10/95 |
Revised rear luggage compartment strap, saloons only |
| 01/11/95 |
Additional clamps fitted to front stabiliser bushes |
| 15/11/95 |
Revised EECV programming used for DOHC 16V |
| 15/11/95 |
Revised coolant fan loom for Diesel engines with A/C |
| 16/11/95 |
Revised catalysts and sound installation for 24V |
| 05/02/96 |
Revised rear axle fitted for all models |
| 01/03/96 |
Re-routed servo brake pipe on RHD vehicles only |
| 01/05/96 |
Change to Diesel drive belt tensioner |
| 01/05/96 |
Autobox gear selector position indicator revised |
| 01/05/96 |
Power steering pressure hose revised on 12V models |
| 01/06/96 |
DOHC2300 engine introduced. |
| 01/07/96 |
Revised PAS pressure pipe installed in DOHC2000 16V |
| 01/08/96 |
Additional clip fitted to refrigerant pipe on LHD vehicles only |
| 01/08/96 |
Revised hydro bushes in front suspension radius arms |
| 01/08/96 |
Clutch pedal switch revised, manual transmission |
| 01/09/96 |
Revised 2.5 TDI diesel engine introduced. Executive name
dropped, Ghia X introduced |
| 01/09/96 |
CD Changer bracket revised for Estates |
| 16/09/96 |
DOHC2300 - revised balancer shaft housing |
| 16/09/96 |
Double synchro introduced for MT75 gearbox in 1st & 2nd gears |
| 01/10/96 |
24V EECV recalibrated |
| 01/10/96 |
Rubber dampers fitted to estate luggage covers |
| 01/11/96 |
Power steering pressure hose revised on 24V models |
| 01/12/96 |
Revised Idle Air Control Valve fitted to DOHC2300 engines |
| 01/01/97 |
Stabiliser bar connecting link revised |
| 08/01/97 |
Production method change to petrol models prop shaft |
| 01/04/97 |
Position of vacuum pump revised, new 120Amp Alternator fitted -
Diesel model only |
| 16/04/97 |
Revised RH cam chain tensioner, 24V engines |
| 01/05/97 |
PAS pipe from reservoir to pump revised (again) - all petrol
Scorpios |
| 01/07/97 |
Revised PCM for 2.5TDI model |
| 01/11/97 |
Radiator grille and front bumper uplifted, some chrome removed
from rear on saloons |
| 01/01/98 |
Drive belt tensioner revised again for Diesel models |
| 02/02/98 |
Side-protection air bags available for Scorpio models |
| 04/05/98 |
Revised Torque Converter fitted to DOHC2300 autos |
| 30/06/98 |
Production ends |
| 10/12/98 |
Revised PAS pipe for DOHC2000 16V models |
| 08/04/99 |
Revised clutch disk available for manual DOHC2300 only when
towing |
| 29/07/99 |
Instructions to refix photochromatic rear view mirrors to
windscreen using new adhesive |
