1995 Ford Escort Acapulco 1.4 petrol

Summary:

An excellent car that is 100% reliable and looks great

Faults:

The car has just had a major service which cost about £400.

It had fitted a new cam belt.

2 new tyres.

A new fan belt.

Also lots of other little jobs completed.

General Comments:

General comments about my car is that it is a very good car.

It is 6 years old now so the seats are worn.

Also the bodywork has some minor scratches and dents, mostly due to vandalism from neighbours.

The colour of my car is actually the reason why it is subjected to vandalism because it is a lovely shade of Blue.

A problem with my car is that it is very thirsty and requires a lot of fill-ups at the petrol station.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 29th October, 2001

1995 Ford Escort Cosworth 2.0 turbo 16v

Summary:

A pocket rocket

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This car toped out at over 165mph at a track day last year thanks to its 540bhp. It also hits 60 in 4.1secs so I've no complaints other than the cost of the conversion - £25,000+. The wife won't see this will she?

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th May, 2001

23rd Jul 2001, 03:35

Who cares about the wife when you've got a 540 Cossie?

Good lad!

7th Nov 2003, 11:59

Yet another XXXX who's killed an Escort Cosworth. Words can't express how much I hate people like you.

1995 Ford Escort Encore 1.4

Summary:

Big waste of money

Faults:

Brakes squeak all the time, this is very annoying.

Two weeks after I bought the car the alternator overcharged the battery and broke (the dealer tryed to force me to pay for the battery).

Uneven tire wear.

Air bag light keeps flashing.

General Comments:

Ford dealers need shooting! They are unhelpful, arrogant and they always blame the owner for the various faults which occur with the car. I will never get a car from a Ford dealer again.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 16th November, 2000

25th Dec 2000, 13:34

I've just bought an Escort Encore, and while I agree Ford dealers are less than useful, the car is faultless! Reliable, comfortable, and a sensible price to buy and insure. I would recommend it very highly to anyone.

10th Aug 2002, 17:09

I also agree about Ford dealers they are arrogant, unhelpful and unfriendly, but my Escort is the best car I have ever bought, it is reliable, comfortable and a pleasure to drive and own.

7th Oct 2005, 12:26

Your brakes squeak because you are using a low quality brake pad.

Unfortunate about the dealership.

Uneven tire wear, you need an alignment.

The air bag light keeps flashing because there is a spring (with a current) in the steering wheel that makes contact with the air bag; when the spring gets sticky (loses contact) the light comes on.

I hope these help you fix your car.

1995 Ford Escort LX 1.6 Zetec

Summary:

Not bad for a family car

Faults:

So far I am on engine number 2 after the first one packed up after only 79,000 miles.

Gearbox selector bracket snapped, a quick job with a welder fixed that.

Water pump packed in.

Driver's door lock stopped working and the driver's seat side lumbars have collapsed.

General Comments:

Not a bad car if not a bit flat in the low revs. Soon sorted it with an exhaust, Superchip and induction kit - now it will give things like VTRs a good seeing to. After about 4500rpm it flies but not good for off the traffic lights runs.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 19th August, 2000

7th Jun 2004, 22:24

They do fly after you get them up there, but be careful, I took my car up there one too many times and I blew a cylinder, but mines a 1995 5speed and only has 119 horse power, and it starts red lining at 6000rpms, so yours probably sits higher I'm not sure though, glad your having fun with yours, mines in the shop getting a knew cylinder or whatever it is. lol. ;)

1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth 4x4 Lux Bored out to 2.1 litre 16v

Faults:

Only things being stolen like wheel nut covers, indicators (side) and the Cosworth badge. That's it.

General Comments:

The best car I have + Dad, uncles, mates have ever driven considering it has 536.9 bhp and a 0-62 time of 3.5. It is also the bestest looking car in the world especially with 18 inch Rondell wheels. Buy one, you will never regret it until you see the insurance bill.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th September, 1999

16th May 2002, 07:38

Agree, the Cossie is probably the best looking car I have seen - especially with those Rondells!

Performance figures look amazing, 0-60 in 3.5 - scary!

The Escort Cosworth is king.