1993 Ford Escort LX review from UK and Ireland
"A load of rubbish"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Within the first year it had to be recalled as it cut out whilst travelling at speeds over 60mph.
Rear wiper works intermittently.
Repeated electrical faults.
Two alternators.
Four batteries.
Two exhausts replaced.
Front bushes replaced twice.
New injector.
Driver's side door lock does not activate the central locking or unlock the passenger side door.
Rear passenger footwell fills with water when raining.
Rear wheel arch is rusting.
General comments?
Until reading other reviews on this site I thought I was alone in my problems with Ford, now I realise that it is their bad manufacturing and not my lack of care of the vehicle as I have been told by Ford.
If anyone knows the length of the warranty for bodywork I would love to know as Ford are very vague about this area.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2000 |