Fun little car/V6 Camaro eater - Love it
Timing belt broke.
Repaired wiper assembly due to age.
One of the best cars that I have owned, would buy another '91-'96 Escort if the need should be. Just did 548 miles on 13.1 gallons of gas.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st June, 2000
Still running strong, the last car I want to buy
Transmission needed rebuilding.
Water pump.
Flooded twice up over the roof, involved in 8 major accidents most above $2,500. Engine runs great. Upgraded suspension will outrun and handle my Dad's new Taurus SHO.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th June, 2000
Cheap and reliable
The car had a new clutch at 15OK and 221k. Brake pads lasted around 30k as did the tyres. As far as I know the last owner had one set of shocks at 108k. Services were also every 10k rather than the recommended 6k.
The car never failed an MOT whilst I owned it and was on its original engine and gearbox. Sadly I only got £750 when I sold it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th June, 2000
Brakes were unreliable.
Electrics played up a bit.
Great car to drive with lots of power behind it - only wish they were still making them.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st January, 1999
160k miles:
-alternator died.
-rear brake caliper broke.
-coolant overflow leak.
-bent rear trailing arm (minor bend).
-window seals have leak which can make the windows difficult to roll up from time to time.
The engine is a tank. This car has seen 7 grand (redline) very often. No engine problems. It's been in 6 major accidents - in excess of 2500 dollars in repairs each time (body work). Factory stereo was first to go. Did suspension work - car turns on a dime at 60mph.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th January, 1999
Suspension bushes.
Suspension parts.
Seat frame.
Seat frame mounts.
Major engine problems.
Rusty bodywork.
Rear heater and rear wipe electrics.
And probably more, I just can't remember, there has been so much hassle with it.
I would not recommend a second hand Ford to anyone because of the trouble I have
had with mine and reports from my friends.
They're cheap until the breakdown.
People say it's easy to get bits for them but the newer Mk5 is hard to get second hand parts for. NEVER AGAIN!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 2nd December, 1998
As soon as the extended warranty ran out, the compressor for the air conditioner broke...brake replacement and repair regularly...leak in coolant overflow reservoir...
Overall...great car for the cost...still running well at 130,000 miles...HORRIBLE stock radio...excellent mileage...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 29th June, 1998
Rusty for the age of car, required drivers side sill welding already. Rear shocks replaced after 60k miles. Clutch, exhaust and alternator replaced after 70k miles. Engine clatter after 60k miles due to poor quality of 1.3HCS engine. Boot leaks and spare tyre recess fills with water.
Don't buy models equipped with the 1.3HCS engine.
Reliable car to get from A to B, always starts first time. Parts are very economical.
Can get up to 40mpg on motorways, but generally 30-32mpg around town.
Engine noisy when driving on motorways.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 29th June, 1998
25th Mar 2005, 14:22
I might get that car and your info made my decision.