1996 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"Good Car at a Good Price!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The motorized seatbelt on the driver's side broke.
Speedometer becomes erratic at about 55 mph.
Acceleration is anemic when air conditioner is on.
Automatic transmission jolts between 1/2 and 2/3 when the gas is pushed too hard.
Brakes squeal.
General comments?
As you can see, the above problems are a bit irritating, but are nothing serious.
The car gets excellent gas mileage.
Very reliable little car. I would definitely own a Ford again in the future.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 liter 4-cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2004 |