1991 Ford Escort Popular review from UK and Ireland
"Not bad at all but find a good one!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
2 x starter motors.
Engine blew up (piston disappeared into the sump!)
New battery.
Seat mounts on the driver's side broken twice.
New wishbones.
New engine (Vege branded).
New clutch.
New wheels.
New brakes all round.
Leaks a bit.
Seam rust.
Rear arch rust.
Speakers broke.
Alternator needed replacing.
Steering rack needs replacing.
General comments?
Ok, so this car has cost me a shedload to keep on the road.
The steering rack has a too low ratio, and the steering wheel a bit too big. Would be ideal to manouvere around town but not much fun to drive on twisty roads.
Performance not too bad with a brand new engine, car needs a 5th gear, but acceleration is OK due to the low gearing of the 4 speed box.
Ride is too high and soft, car affected by crosswinds, i.e. when overtaking lorries etc. you can really feel the car getting blown across the road. When it's sorted though after a restoration project it will be a nice car though!
I would steer clear of the UK built escorts - look for German or Belgian - VIN # starts with WF0 for German/Belgian. or SFA for UK. UK ones rust far too early!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 HCS Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort mk3 Ghia |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2000 |