1996 Ford Escort Ghia review from UK and Ireland
"OK for a first time buyer, but beware as there's a lot of dogs kicking about"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering pump failure happened when overtaking on the motorway.
Engine keeps overheating.
Worn 2nd gear and part time reverse.
Rear of the driver's seat broke.
Electric switch for opening the tailgate is faulty.
Central locking faulty, the doors sometimes unlock and lock by themselves.
Engine idles erratically and occasionally revs itself, Ford don't seem to be interested in why this happens, they're more interested in taking my money for doing a shoddy job.
Rusty rear arches and the car is only 5 years old, and well waxed and polished.
Rusty undercarriage which Ford is also not interested in repairing, even though they say they've got an excellent body shop.
General comments?
The comfort is good.
The performance is average for the size of the engine.
Nice looking car inside and out, just a pity they weren't made to a better quality.
The value goes down quickly on even a really good one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6i 16v Zetec Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2001 |