1984 Ford Escort L review from UK and Ireland
"Far better choices than this"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ground to a halt every 30 miles or so for no apparent reason.
Fuel leaked almost everywhere, despite repeated repairs.
Engine was smoky and lacked power.
Steering and suspension defective.
General comments?
Not a very good car really. Lacked power, wasn't economical and was unreliable.
Not very comfortable either.
Not a lot going for it really.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 99000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Fuego |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2001 |