1994 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"With a manual transmission, it's reliable, and easy to drive at low engine speeds."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch burned up at 105000 miles.
Transmission input shaft bearing went out at 110000.
Coil pack burned out at about 103000 miles.
General comments?
The Escort is a very good car, considering the abuse it receives.
The manual transmission takes much abuse, but the automatic will not; I've owned both.
The body roll is sometimes more than you'd like.
The handling may seem a little loose, but it's always safe and predictable.
With some modification, it turned into a quick, little car with a strong midrange powerband.
With the modifications, it gives a very satisfying tire chirp going into second gear.
It's never left me stranded on the side of the road.
It has a tendency to run at a warmer temperature than I've come to expect from other cars, but not a problem, as long as it's flushed regularly and kept full of coolant.
After 120000 miles, the last 27000 driven fast and aggressively, it still gets 30 mpg.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 single cam Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 93000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 26th April, 2003 |