1990 Ford Escort Eclipse review from UK and Ireland
"Sporty looks, Not so Sporty performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pipe split causing car to over heat and blow head gasket.
New breaks all around.
Lights needed attention.
Fuel tank rusted and leaking.
Finally engine threw a piston killing it off for good.
General comments?
A nice little sporty looking car, but has not guts what so ever and you will be over taken by old ladies on their electric shopping carts are the lights and for all that poor performance still expensive to insure.
Fuel usage is good with about 500 motorway miles from a full tank.
As with all fords this age was rather rusty, uncomfortable and noisy to the point that I was not sad to see it go.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 HCS Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 109000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2004 |