1985 Ford Escort Laser-2 review from UK and Ireland
"Disappointing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The bodywork developed major rusting after just 5 years.
The diapragm in the carb was always breaking, causing the car to stall when declutching.
The cam belt blew after 50000 miles, leaving the driver stranded in morning rush-hour traffic at a busy town junction.
It needed new dampers all round after 5 years.
Engine began to smoke like an old hack not too long after the cam belt blew. It needed valve seals, rings, and bearings. It also needed a new distributor and carburetor.
General comments?
The car was bought from new and stayed in the family for 7 years.
It was quite a pleasant car to look at, both inside and out, and drove reasonably well. Running costs were modest, and would have continued to be if it hadn't started to fall apart at the seams.
Unfortunately, the pleasant experiences of its early years were overshadowed by the succession of failures and deterioration.
I would never have bought another Escort after this, and replaced it with a Peugeot 205.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1992 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th October, 2005 |