Faults:

Replaced spark plugs, headlights, clutch breaks. nothing that this many miles wouldn't need anyways.

General Comments:

This has been a very reliable car. got it in high school and 4 years later still running perfect, great gas. has more power than people think. seats are pretty comfy. road noise is loud, and ride is pretty bumpy, but other than that a great car.

Faults:

My Alternator went 3 times within 5,000 miles. This was due to faulty Die-hard equipment.

I had to replace headlight, taillight, and interior dome bulbs,

I had to replace driver's visor

Only real money spent on the car was 60K maintenance and new tires and brakes (not a reflection on the car at all)

The only thing is it is possible that the transmission is going out, but given this vehicles pristine record for reliability, I am guessing that it is a simple loose screw.

General Comments:

I absolutely LOVE THIS CAR. It is a very reliable and wonderful car. I plan on my next car being a Ford Focus because I am quite happy with what this car has done for me.

Faults:

My alternator failed 3 times in a 5,000 mile period because of defective Die-hard alternator.

The black lining on the exterior part of the windows have started to peel.

Every other reason to take this car in to the dealer has been for maintenance.

General Comments:

This car hands really well and has really good pickup for a car in its class and age. It is really nice and comfortable inside. I have gotten my money's worth out of this car FOR SURE!!!

Faults:

My timing belt broke at 174,000 km.

My cold air intake sensor broke, causing the car to believe it was -20 degrees Celsius all the time. This caused the car to flood, and the check engine light to stay on.

The passenger side automatic seatbelt sticks sometimes, and won't release.

General Comments:

The power is amazing for a 1.8L non-turbo engine, I just can't believe the acceleration.

The handling and turning is great.

The only drawback I have is headroom with the sunroof. I'm over 6' and my head almost touches the roof.

Faults:

The belt tensioner keeps breaking since I installed a k&n filter.

The coolant sensor is bad so the check coolant light is on.

General Comments:

The car isn't too bad to drive.

The car isn't tiny, but yet gets great gas mileage.

If you're in the market for a used car in any price range consider an escort.

Faults:

Head gasket blew at about 55000 miles.

Air conditioner blew shortly after head gasket.

Battery shorted out and took alternator with it about 130000 miles.

Fuel pump went out about 140000 miles.

Electrical system for the passenger compartment has had problems throughout my period of ownership. First the dome light went, then the radio/tape player, then the dashboard lights all went.

Batteries wear out much too quickly. I've put three in this car in five years, and mechanics don't seem to be able to figure out why.

Engine started leaking oil very badly this month, cause unknown. Battery (less than a year old) is again dead, also cause unknown. I won't spend any more money trying to keep this car going. This vehicle will shortly be sold for junk.

General Comments:

I realize 153000 is a lot of miles for an inexpensive economy car, but even so, I must say this vehicle's reliability was frustratingly poor.

Comfortable seats and fuel economy was good.