1994 Ford Escort LX Wagon review from North America
"Not fancy, but it is reliable!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has given me VERY few problems!
2002 - Had to have the A/C worked on. Cost me about $200.
Everything else has been routine maintenance. Changed tires, changed the battery once etc.
General comments?
This is the second Escort that I have owned. I got my first Escort in 1988 and it was a used one (1984) and it was so reliable that I bought my second one brand new. Now, I will say that I am not hard on my vehicle and after almost 10 years it still has only 60K miles on it. However, I have still been amazed at just how few problems I have had with my Escorts.
This is a great first car for young drivers. It is reliable and runs well. For the price, it is a great value!
Now, I will say that this car doesn't have a whole lot of "get up and go". The interior is also cramped and my 6'2" husband finds it uncomfortable. The car is pretty basic and doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles to it. However, for a young driver with not a lot of cash, but the need for a reliable car, I highly recommend it.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2004 |