1991 Ford Escort GT review from North America
"Gas saver, huge money pit, don't buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter was out when I purchased. (173000)
Engine is very common to leak oil into plug wells, which causes sputtering, loss of mpg, and power. Replaced plug wires. (175000)
Car burns up a lot of oil, added a quart every time I filled up with gas.
Engine blew. (176000) Rebuilt.
Hydraulic leak, no use of clutch, (mechanics fault) (176000)
Left front CV joint busted twice. (176500)
Front strut breaks from harness. (180000)
Fuel pump fails at the same time as strut breaks. (180000)
Transmission oil leaks, went bone dry and screwed up transmission, this car won't be fixed after this. The car still drives, but not well at all. (183000)
General comments?
It lasted me 6 months before the engine blew. This car was a huge money pit. Over $4,500 put into this car since purchased. This car was very good on gas, maybe 38 mpg. I would not recommend this car to anyone, want a reliable car, get a Nissan. End of story.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 173000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 183000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2006 |