Faults:

Worst was the handbrake cables corroded so badly at the attachment points they fell off and dragged under the vehicle! Thankfully happened locally so a quick tow to my local garage for a cheap fix, no big deal, but could have been worse!

Lots of rust here and there.

Random electrical faults.

Suspension, brakes, wear and tear.

Flat battery, faulty alternator, both replaced.

General Comments:

Pretty famous in the UK amongst van enthusiasts, the Escort van was a popular enough sight, especially in the 1990's as works vans. I bought mine used in 2004, and despite some problems, it was a solid enough van that took me up and down the UK reliably.

1.8 non-turbo diesel was very slow, especially when the van was loaded. Probably took nearly 20 seconds to get to 60 mph. It only had 55 bhp I believe. There was a later and improved 75 bhp version so I heard, but the standard old 1.8 diesel was most common. Noisy and slow, but a reliable unit that could average 40 - 50 mpg, very economical for its time. Keep up the oil changes and it won't give too much trouble.

The van was OK to drive, a bit noisy at higher speeds, but the seats were comfortable enough for long motorway cruising.

1999 "S reg" mine was red, ex Royal Mail I believe. There was grey ones about that were used by BT (British Telecom) and in the 1980s my dad had a yellow one of these vans. Quite nostalgic to look at them.

Mine was scrapped at 15 years old, but it did have a high mileage, and I did enjoy most of my time with it; always have a soft spot for these vans. Closest you can get nowadays is a Transit Connect which I believe replaced this van.

General Comments:

Utter rubbish they not that quick, brakes are rubbish, very tinny too light wind would blow it over and loads of them pull to one side at high speed. Sunroofs always leak utter garbage.

Faults:

Too much vibration, even the steering and gear handle vibrates very heavy.

Cabin noise is very high even you can't hear the stereo.

Seats are not comfortable at all.

You can hear engine noise in the cabin.

Suspension is very poor on bumpy road.

AC is not effective. With AC running the pickup of the car is very slow and vibration is very high.

Very bizarre back seats cannot be folded. don't know how Fords sell??

General Comments:

Nice looking exterior and interior.

Honda's Zetec engine is the only good thing in this car which given excellent pickup.

Good stereo system.

Faults:

Front fog light leaked and had to be replaced.

Rear Alloy wheel buckled after hitting the curb.

Rear cabin of the car rattles a lot.

General Comments:

This car was a bargain for the money.

All the mod cons; CD Player, Air Con, Electric Windows, Central Locking and rear armrest and Headrests.

1.8 TD is powerful and is quick off the mark.

3 Spoke alloys give a sporty look to the car.

Rear High Level brake Light.

Cabin Seats are very supportive.

Excellent on Diesel.

Boot is bigger than a focus and it is way more comfortable.

Shame I didn't have the remote Central Locking.

Faults:

Clutch broke.

Left wheel bearing went.

General Comments:

1999 escort 1.6 16v flight the excellent zetec engine 0-60 in 8.4 seconds top speed 140 I've done 135 so it is capable.

Cheap insurance for the power.

Mine is ex-police so it is has a modified engine will beat 2.0 BMW on the lights boy racers don't have a chance.

Good price for a 1999 car with all the extras.

Very good car for the money even though the engine has done 135000 it is still going strong.

Faults:

Nothing!!!

General Comments:

Good family estate car. Excellent Mpg. Nice powerful speedy engine. Great 0 to 60 for a 1.6i. The new ford zetec is FAB!!!

A great buy.

Faults:

Nothing at all.

General Comments:

An absolute gem of a car. We wanted a family car that is low on insurance, lots of miles per gallon and cheap to maintain. the natural choice was an Escort, they're well bolted together.

We were very pleasantly surprised by how fast it is, 118mph for a 1.6 WOW!!!

It has all the extra's A.C., Sports suspension, sports seats, electric windows. It's a top of the range Mondeo for half the price (and better looking)

Faults:

Absolutely nothing!

General Comments:

An Escort with everything bolted on. Same kit as a top of the range Mondeo at a third of the price.