1994 Ford Escort Mistral review from UK and Ireland
"Rubbish, far too expensive for poor quality engineering"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had 3 new batteries, the first one was when the car was only 13 months old, the battery is only under warranty for 12 months when purchased with a new car.
I have had a new alternator fitted.
The car is put in the garage every night and cleaned every week yet there is rust along both sills and both rear wheel arches.
With only 33,000 miles, I have had to have a new clutch, Ford wanted to charge £250, I got the job done at a small garage for £100 were they told me low mileage clutch replacement on this model is not unusual.
General comments?
The only good thing I have to say is "it looks a nice car"
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Orion |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2002 |