1993 Ford Escort GT review from North America
"I loved my Escort GT"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing belt went at 93000 miles. Drivers window assembly broke at 100000+ never fixed. Seat belts worn and frayed badly and relay broke in the closed door position - manually put on belt thereafter. Brakes replaced 4 times. Had 4 new batteries installed. Tires cost a bundle to replace- did so three times. Emergency brake caused rear brakes to wear while under warranty - dealer fix for free! Front tie rods replaced twice. It now has a unidentified stalling problem and time for it to retire.
General comments?
I Love this car - the gas mileage was great - the clutch and exhaust are still original and in good shape. Very comfy and loads of room with fold down rear seats for everything. All in all we traveled across country with this car many times and never left us stranded. I wish Ford still made this car as I would have bought another one. I wouldn't even trade this one in for my new car - they only wanted to give me $300.00. It will be donated to charity and have one last good use for me. I will miss my little Escort GT.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 120 miles |
| Most recent distance | 164000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2003 |