1995 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"Will run like crap forever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil pan: 32,000 miles.
Alternator: 78,000 miles.
Cooling fans: 109,000 miles.
EGR valve: 115,000 miles.
Distributor: 127,000 miles.
Oil pan (again) : 135,000 miles.
Lifter/valve knock: 156,000 miles.
Burning oil (blue smoke) : 178,000 miles.
General comments?
Car is good on gas and is still somewhat reliable, but is on its last legs.
I beat the hell out of this car too, and it always starts first try.
It rattles around wherever I go.
I am still on the original clutch.
Car will be seeing 200,000 miles hopefully soon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9L SEFI 5 speed Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12439 miles |
| Most recent distance | 193502 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun 510 |
| Date of Entry | 25th December, 2008 |