1982 Ford Escort review from North America
"Crude and mean, but reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Few problems. It ran and ran and ran.
General comments?
This was the most basic Escort:
Manual brakes wouldn't stop a mountain bike.
Interior plastic unbearably cheap.
Non-reclining front seats.
Horn activated by turn-signal stalk!
Bouncy suspension.
Gnashy transmission.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1992 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2002 |