1984 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"Would not recommend this year model"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission had to be replaced twice.
Front wiring harness for ignition and lights had to be replaced once.
Had to replace neoprene timing belts 4 times over 77K miles.
Carbureted engine would not work correctly if tuned by independent repair shop. Tried several.
After last transmission replacement, faulty hose blew from transmission cooler and spewed transmission fluid onto maniold, causing fire and wiring damage.
Subsequently sold car for value of tires.
General comments?
I sold the car the year the repair costs exceeded it's book value.
When new it ran very nicely, and was very economical to drive.
After each passing year, it became more expensive to maintain, and required more frequent service.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1984 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1992 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77936 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2004 |