Introduced in 1996 to expand the controversial Scorpio II range, the Turnier estate was an immense load hauler that combined executive saloon luxury with gargantuan luggage capacity. Requiring conscientious Ford Scorpio maintenance to preserve its bespoke running gear and specialized electrical looms, it represents one of the most commodious estates of its era. It competed directly against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate (W210) and Vauxhall Omega estate for long-distance cruising and heavy load-carrying.
Under the expansive bonnet, engine options included the dependable 2.3 16V twin-cam and the range-topping 2.9 Cosworth 24V BOB V6 timing chain and hydraulic tensioners unit. Owners must be vigilant regarding biodegradable engine wiring loom insulation crumbling, where environmental wire coatings disintegrate into powder and provoke mysterious electrical failures. The rear-wheel-drive powertrain is backed by the A4LDE automatic transmission and features rear self-levelling suspension dampers to keep the estate level when loaded.