1993 Ford Escort 1.3 review from UK and Ireland
"Basic, low-cost motoring"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake pads and discs needed to be replaced at 89000 miles
Front bearings need replacement at 91000 miles.
General comments?
Overall, the car is generally squeaky and rattly.
Not up to that standards of Japanese cars.
Eg my parents' 1990 Ford Laser (Australia, Mazda based) had 280000 Km (180000Miles) on it when they sold it (owned from new) and it wasn't as worn in areas such as gearshift, suspension, or brakes.
The ride is very comfortable and it cruises remarkable well at 80mph for a 1.3 but takes a while to get up to speed, which can be a little dangerous at times (my previous cars were quite powerful by comparison).
Rust also seems to be an issue, but that may be caused by the local environment.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2003 |