1994 Ford Escort LX 1.9L SEFI
Summary:
It was a good first car for a 16 year old, but I will never buy another Ford
Faults:
Transmission front seal blew at 95,000 miles, Car has been through 2 transmissions in 3 years, thermostat went out at 123,000 miles, electrical system problems (lights flickering, stereo turning off) Constant Velocity joint boots cracked, oil pan seal blew at 110,000 miles, automatic seat belt went out at 115,000 miles (horribly expensive repair)
General Comments:
It's been a decent car, it runs really well for having 125,000 miles, it handles well for a Ford. It really lacks in horsepower with an 88hp 1.9L lawn mower engine under the hood, it's surprising it had the torque to mess up a transmission, let alone two.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 23rd June, 2002
9th Dec 2001, 18:03
I have the same ignition problem at 99.000 km.
Although was not the ignition switch but the relay. (I also changed the starter motor). There is another problem and is the check engine light on which could be nothing or related to sensor problems.
Such as: the mass flow sensor located in the air filter and the hego sensor near the catalytic, in front of the engine (1.9 models).
I traveled across USA and Canada several times with the car full of moving things, I never had a problem.
I am talking of a Ford Escort LX 1991.
I like the car, but it has no power and many parts deteriorate rapidly such as the battery clamps break easily, so you have to replace using original ones or tightening using screws.