1991 Ford Escort GT 1.8L

Summary:

Best car I have ever owned

Faults:

I bought the car for 400 dollars.

Needed a clutch.

Absolutely the best car and reliable I have ever owned. The only way I had to part with it, cause I got into a serious accident on October 22nd, 2006. My escort was no match for a F250 Pickup. I put new headlights, new exhaust, and an alternator.

I'm so happy to be alive. I only had a small gash in my forehead and a scratch on my cheek.

Just want to say thanks to white land township.

General Comments:

I driven it to Md to Maine one tank of gas.:)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd October, 2006

1991 Ford Escort GT 1.8L DOHC

Summary:

Gas saver, huge money pit, don't buy

Faults:

Starter was out when I purchased. (173000)

Engine is very common to leak oil into plug wells, which causes sputtering, loss of mpg, and power. Replaced plug wires. (175000)

Car burns up a lot of oil, added a quart every time I filled up with gas.

Engine blew. (176000) Rebuilt.

Hydraulic leak, no use of clutch, (mechanics fault) (176000)

Left front CV joint busted twice. (176500)

Front strut breaks from harness. (180000)

Fuel pump fails at the same time as strut breaks. (180000)

Transmission oil leaks, went bone dry and screwed up transmission, this car won't be fixed after this. The car still drives, but not well at all. (183000)

General Comments:

It lasted me 6 months before the engine blew. This car was a huge money pit. Over $4,500 put into this car since purchased. This car was very good on gas, maybe 38 mpg. I would not recommend this car to anyone, want a reliable car, get a Nissan. End of story.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 27th August, 2006

28th Aug 2006, 18:25

I cannot blame the car on this one. It has 176000 miles. It is a Ford Escort. Even Hondas have issues like this if they are not maintained and driven into the ground. It soundsllike the reviewer got took by the seller, who had to know things were going wrong.

8th Apr 2007, 23:41

Every once in a while there is a lemon in the bunch. If you get another it would be much better.

24th Dec 2007, 08:45

You're kidding... right? 170k and you expect it to run good? Please do buy japanese crap, get ripped off twice as much. Parts are expensive and STILL don't last long.

17th Apr 2008, 01:25

Japanese crap? Dude, 1991 Escort GT's 1.8 DOHC engine is the same engine from the similar Mazda Protege engine.

15th Aug 2010, 20:13

Yo dude, your Mazda Protege is made by Ford! That's why it has same motor.

27th Aug 2010, 14:47

Ford owns Mazda, but the 1.8 DOHC is a Mazda engine used in the Protege, Escort GT, Tracer LTS and also the Kia Sephia. It is a good little motor.

1991 Ford Escort LX 1.9

Summary:

Cheap Reliable Transportation

Faults:

Cooling Hoses and Radiator Went at 240k - $358.00.

Replaced Front Brakes at 260k - $89.00.

General Comments:

I bought this vehicle for cheap hoping it would last a few months I have now owned it for 2 years and put over 60k miles on it. It's not the fastest car on the block, but it will not leave you on the side of the road.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th May, 2006

1991 Ford Escort GT 1.8L DOHC

Summary:

A great bang for the buck.

Faults:

Timing belt broke at 173,000kms.

Clutch slave cylinder went at 176,000kms.

Starter seized at 189,000kms.

Quarter panels above wheel wells have begun to rust badly.

General Comments:

Amazing power to weight ratio. 127hp for a 2200lb car!

Car has amazing acceleration for a small car. People underestimate an old Escort.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd May, 2006

1991 Ford Escort LX Pony 1.9 EFI

Summary:

Great first car, easy learner

Faults:

Electronic Sensors went out around 440,000 miles.

New CPU around 445,000 miles *dealers price : (.

Bulbs in dash finally went out around 435,000 miles (super cheap)

General Comments:

The Pony edition is a great first car for anyone just learning a manual transmission.

Its got some power once you put some after-market add-ons to it. :)

Watch out trying to replace drivers side tail lights it's a little shocking, when you ground your self to the car.

Holds it own on the highway and in city.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th February, 2006

23rd Jul 2013, 08:44

I had a 1991 Ford Escort Pony. It was a great little car. I wish I would have kept it. It had 255,000 miles when I sold it, and still ran like a champ.

I just wanted to say what a great car it was, and I would like to find another one, but I think it would be easier finding a needle in a haystack.

Well done Ford on one of your many great vehicles. I'm a die hard Ford guy all the way. I bleed blue, nothing comes close to a Ford, and I've owned them all, but I have grown up since, and now I will not own anything but a Ford. Thanks for making the best cars and trucks on the market.

23rd Aug 2013, 02:09

I've had my 1991 Ford Escort Pony for 6 years. And just this last year, I've finally had to put some $ back into it. It's a runner, and by far my most favorite car I've ever owned... I'm the 3rd owner, it's pushing 400,000 miles... and I wouldn't part with it! (p.s. I only paid $200.00 for it!)

Love my car, Wichypoo :)