1998 Ford Escape SC review from North America
"Economical, dependable, but unsafe"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
Dependable, economical, plenty of pick up, and overall an excellent vehicle for the money, except that it is not safe compared to similar vehicles-- has a 3 star rating from the US gov, while the regular Escort had five stars. This also jacks up the cost of insurance.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2003 |