1998 Ford Escort LX review from UK and Ireland
"Poor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission, gearbox chewed itself up at 38000 miles. One does not expect to replace a gearbox at this interval!
General comments?
Very harsh clutch.
Dreadful gear box failure.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 13000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 38000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra Estate |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2001 |