1997 Ford Escort CLX review from Turkey
"I really recommend an Escort"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had problems with a by-pass ventilator.
On the 49,000th kilometer the clutch broke down while I was driving at 160 km/h.
I had to change the brake-discs because of the cracks on the surface.
I still have problems with the by-pass ventilator and oxygen sensor.
Fuse box has some problems.
Some accessories like A/C, rear-screen and wind-screen wipers may stop working without any reason.
General comments?
In spite of all the serious problems I had and high costs of servicing, it is really a good car (still looks more attractive than the Focus).
Suspension and handling characteristics are really good and its torque is high on low revs.
I am planning to buy an XR3i.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, well made car in it's class |
  | Quite possibly the biggest pile of plop I ever owned! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 87000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Daihatsu Applause |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2001 |