1988 Ford Escort GL+ review from UK and Ireland
"A good workhorse for an older motor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter motor sticks now and again even though a new one was fitted when bought.
O/S front brake binding at about 12,000 miles which required removal of the caliper to overhaul.
Clutch at 115,000 miles (from new?).
Exhaust system and back box at 122,000.
Most major fault was a badly worn hydraulic cam follower causing a misfire, but simple and cheap to sort.
General comments?
For £700 this car has worked well for me, reasonable perfomance although a little thirsty for a 1600 (due to high mileage).
Central locking a bit tempramental ever since an attempted break-in, although all the original equipment is in full working order.
Chassis and running gear are getting a bit loose and rattly so I'm trading it in this week, but for the money it was a good buy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 CVH petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 92000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 133000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Orion |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2001 |