1998 Ford Escort Reviews - Page 20 of 32

The left front wheel bearing went at around 55000 miles, along with the strut. Shortly thereafter, the right rear wheel bearing went as well.

Car had a problem with the mass airflow sensor that was never corrected, resulting in a periodic "bucking" whenever it coasted without your foot on the gas.

Was very cheap and fun. Mine was black with tinted windows, custom wheels, and it had an aftermarket intake and exhaust.

Had it up to 120 (sounded like I was inside a tornado, but hey, it did it).

Handled very well, and got around 27 mpg.

Engine is powerful and bulletproof.

Interior has held up well.

Cheap!

Nothing too major has happened with the car in the time that I have owned it. I had to replace the air filter and get the brakes checked, but other than that, there has been no maintenance needed on the car.

It is a reliable wagon that is quite good on gas consumption.

The seats are a bit uncomfortable, but this may be because of preference.

This Ford Escort SE Wagon has been a very good choice for me. I needed the wagon aspect for my work. It's a great little car that can haul a lot of cargo. Even when the car is full of stuff, the gas mileage is still great!

As someone said before the similarities of the faults are unreal. my car used to auto cruise until I dipped the clutch where the revs go up the settle, air bag light flashes, erratic idle,

Whilst the car is still fairly new (to me!),nothing has gone wrong with the car except for wear and tear items. Since purchased, I have had to replace all 4

tires, (the front 2 were the originals and the rears were part worn when bought). Servicing can be expensive due to the car using platinum spark plugs.

This car is frighteningly quick, but the engine does sound a bit harsh under heavy acceleration. Interior is a bit bland with lots of Grey

plastic everywhere, but having the white dials on the dashboard gives the car a sporty feel to it. A tip to other Escort owners:check the inner lip of both rear wheel arches. This is an area that tends to get overlooked when cleaning and when trapped mud stays wet it causes your arches to rot from the inside out. Do it with your fingertips (don`t use scrapers or screwdrivers;you will scratch the metal and do more harm!) and it will keep them looking better for longer.

The front suspension bushes have needed replacing every 20,000 miles, which I understand is a common issue with Ford Escorts.

Other than that, absolutely nothing has gone wrong with the car.

I bought this, my third consecutive Ford Escort, new, and have been impressed by its performance, economy and reliability since day one.

The Escort has a reputation for being dull, dull, dull, but in my wholly subjective opinion I think this car is as stylish as any estate in the price bracket.

I bought at a time when the Focus was being introduced as a replacement for the Escort and accordingly got a great deal to buy new.

The ride is reasonably comfortable but probably compromised somewhat by the sports set-up. There is more punch under acceleration than might be expected, although the brakes (front discs and rear drums) are not the keenest performers.

Steering is tight and assured.

Running costs are relatively low. I have averaged between 35 and 40 miles per gallon on unleaded petrol over the past 5 years or so, without ever driving in a style that might be expected to maximise economy!

The boot space is excellent, especially with the rear seats down.

Servicing costs are consistently low. The only non routine items that I have ever needed to stump up for are replacement front suspension bushes, which have tended to go every 20,000 miles or so, at a cost of around £50 a time.

Other than the odd stone chip on the bonnet, the car is in the same condition as the day I bought it, and that's with a wash every 6 months whether it has needed one or not!