1995 Ford Escort LX review from North America

We had to replace the outer tie-rod arm when we purchased the car.

At about 95,000 miles the timing belt needed to be replaced, which is good since they usually go at about 75,000.

The transmission has been twitchy for the last 2 years, a lot of times not wanting to shift out of first gear. Also it occasionally wants to downshift on it's own terms.

The automatic seatbelt on the driver's side does not work anymore, but still passed state inspection so it's not a big deal.

The outer tie-rod on the passenger side needed replacing this year.

I also have the infamous check engine light on which are probably plugs and wires.

My wife absolutely loves this car, me on the other hand; I feel it's too small. My previous car is a 1980 Buick LeSabre, so it was a big size jump.

I am open for ideas on the transmission problem, my wife says it's no big deal. I can't stand it, I feel like I'm going to blow the engine because the RPM's skyrocket when it downshifts.

Great on gas I will admit that, and I like hatchbacks. Like most of the reviews this car does lack power, but that's why they call it economical.