1988 Ford Escort Popular review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One of the front brake calipers seized.
Exhaust need to be replaced.
A bit of welding on the floors to get through the MOT.
Water Pump needed to be replaced.
General comments?
I've had the car for 1 1/2 years. In that time I've covered over 30 thousand miles (it's got 120 k on the clock). It's a cheap car to run and fairly reliable. It does about 38 mpg. All in all I'm pretty happy with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 1998 |