A reliable friend
Carburettor.
Engine mounts.
Door lock.
Servo tracking done several times, only became undriveable once.
Very pleased, but dated now - no electric operation or c/l. Been to Brittany last 2 years, seems to like french petrol - got 40-42mpg with 4 up.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th July, 2000
Much speed for much cheapness!!!!
Fuel pump, apart from that it's very reliable considering it's had quite a few mods.
So good I've owned 3 in the past 2 years.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st July, 2000
Absolute stunning car
The only problem I have had with my Escort is a burnt out circuit board on the fuel pump relay switch.
Since I purchased my car two years ago I have had only one problem with it. It is reliable, has no body rust, still looks good after 12 years, still has original components - alternator, starter motor, turbo, water pump. An excellent car, and if you haven't yet tried one, start looking for one. Just make sure it's Mercury Grey.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th June, 2000
Clutch at 140,000, various breather and water hoses, and starter motor at 120,000 as well as standard service parts like plugs and filters etc every 6,000 miles.
A good all round car that is very cheap to run. Change the oil every 6,000 and it will go on for ever! Mines on 150,000 now and still going strong - not as fast as a XR2i or 205GTi but still a good peformer. Be sure to check history of the car before you buy!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st February, 1999
New exhaust.
Overhead cam knacked.
Leaks oil.
Only recently has it started playing up.
Quite reliable, always starts on a cold morning.
10 years old and over 100,000 miles so I suppose it's done well.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd December, 1998
Windscreen Wipers disintegrated.
Unleaded caused flatspots and lots of black smoke so I used 4 star and this solved the problem.
Sorted out handling by fitting RS1600 alloys with low profile tyres.
Performance is poor unless you thrash it and on a sunny day it runs well.
Good first car although I would like a rev counter.
MPG 30 - 38 urban which is really good for a car this old.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 26th September, 1998
One of the front brake calipers seized.
Exhaust need to be replaced.
A bit of welding on the floors to get through the MOT.
Water Pump needed to be replaced.
I've had the car for 1 1/2 years. In that time I've covered over 30 thousand miles (it's got 120 k on the clock). It's a cheap car to run and fairly reliable. It does about 38 mpg. All in all I'm pretty happy with it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th April, 1998
Autochoke stuck on. Had to replace a tyre.
Very good all round car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th November, 1997
Welding needed to get through last MOT.
Rear lights connectors need regular cleaning or else you get the famous Ford disco (ie you indicate and the brake lights flash or the reverse light comes on!).
A poor engine - not strong enough to give the car any power.
Good second car however, and cheap to run and insure.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th August, 1997
3rd Apr 2001, 05:48
I'm looking to get an RS Turbo and this is an interesting review.
However, owning one for 2 years and only doing 4000 miles is hardly pushing the car to its limits, so it would seem to be based more on the aesthetic appeal rather than mechanical stability!
Looking at it like that, and seeing that a circuit board has burnt out still leaves me pretty wary!