1988 Ford Escort Reviews - Page 9 of 9

The sensors for the emission system went out at about 150,000 miles and that was the first and only time the car broke down.

Clutch at 140,000, various breather and water hoses, and starter motor at 120,000 as well as standard service parts like plugs and filters etc every 6,000 miles.

A good all round car that is very cheap to run. Change the oil every 6,000 and it will go on for ever! Mines on 150,000 now and still going strong - not as fast as a XR2i or 205GTi but still a good peformer. Be sure to check history of the car before you buy!

New exhaust.

Overhead cam knacked.

Leaks oil.

Only recently has it started playing up.

Quite reliable, always starts on a cold morning.

10 years old and over 100,000 miles so I suppose it's done well.

Windscreen Wipers disintegrated.

Unleaded caused flatspots and lots of black smoke so I used 4 star and this solved the problem.

Sorted out handling by fitting RS1600 alloys with low profile tyres.

Performance is poor unless you thrash it and on a sunny day it runs well.

Good first car although I would like a rev counter.

MPG 30 - 38 urban which is really good for a car this old.

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.

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.

Autochoke stuck on. Had to replace a tyre.

Very good all round car.

Welding needed to get through last MOT.

Rear lights connectors need regular cleaning or else you get the famous Ford disco (ie you indicate and the brake lights flash or the reverse light comes on!).

A poor engine - not strong enough to give the car any power.

Good second car however, and cheap to run and insure.