1994 Ford Escort Cosworth Lux 4x4 review from UK and Ireland
"A truly legendary road-going rally car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear CV joints, exhaust, engine management system, HT leads, steering ball cup.
General comments?
A superb car to own and drive, but bear in mind that they guzzle fuel (20-25 mpg usual), and I had loads of grief with the ECU leading to non-starts, misfires etc. I think I was unlucky with mine, because few others had any of these problems. The performance is good, the handling is phenomenal, once you've learnt to drive it properly - they tend to tramline a bit, but with the right technique they corner like they're on rails.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 large turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ghia i |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2000 |