Ford SIERRA 2.3 D
Built: 1985 · Series: SIERRA
More machines from model year 1985
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Ford Sierra as a light commercial vehicle: estate and van versions from 1982 to 1993, diesel and turbodiesel engines from 1.6 to 2.3 litres, gross weights up to 1.75 tonnes, N1 registration
The Ford Sierra was a rear-wheel-drive mid-size range that Ford of Europe built from 1982 to 1993 and which, in several markets, was also offered as a plain van without a rear seat; in the SpecCodex register these commercial versions are listed as light commercial vehicles with N1 registration. The models listed here carry suffixes such as CLX, GL and S for the trim line and 1.8TD and 2.3D for the diesel and turbodiesel engines.
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The register lists here 9 versions with four-cylinder diesel and turbodiesel engines of 1,597 to 2,304 cc, an output of 55 kW, kerb weights from 1,070 to 1,260 kg, gross weights from 1,570 to 1,750 kg, a length of 4,500 mm and widths from 1,710 to 1,730 mm.
These estate and van versions were aimed chiefly at tradesmen and small businesses in Britain and the Benelux countries, where reclassifying the car as a commercial vehicle brought tax advantages; the Sierra was replaced by the Ford Mondeo in 1993, which took over the estate-derived van role in Ford's European range.
When buying used, check above all for rust at the rear wheel arches and sills, for which the Sierra is known, the condition of the timing belt and injection pump on the diesel engines, and wear on the differential and driveshafts of the rear-wheel drive; parts for this classic range are increasingly scarce and run through specialist dealers and owners' clubs.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford Sierra, Ford (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,710 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,610 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,200 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,750 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ford SIERRA 2.3 D weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,200 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford SIERRA 2.3 D?
1,750 kg.
What engine does the Ford SIERRA 2.3 D have?
4 cylinders.
When was the Ford SIERRA 2.3 D built?
Production years: 1985.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
5D SIERRA 1.8TD CLX-STW-BNG/260
5D SIERRA 1.8TD S-STW-BNG/260
5D SIERRA 2.3 D-GL-STW-BNC/2600
SIERRA 1.6 VAN
SIERRA 1.8 VAN
SIERRA 1.8TD VAN
SIERRA 2.3D VAN
SIERRA VAN DIESEL
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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