1990 Ford Escort LX review from UK and Ireland
"A brilliant old banger"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
I have done 13,000 miles in a year and I have had no problems with the car.
Usual wear and tear and rust starting to appear at bottom of the driver's door.
Clutch occasionally makes a loud clicking noise.
Manual choke is a pain, but more reliable than the automatic one.
General comments?
As this Escort is the old style model it is far from modern, but inside it does not feel too dated.
I do not like the two tone paint-work and red bumper inserts, and my previous Escort L looked classier.
The 1.4 engine is rough, noisy and a bit sluggish, but once you build up some speed it cruises at 70-75mph comfortably.
The steering does not feel very sporty compared to my other car (Ford Focus), but it is pleasant enough to drive.
Unfortunately it looks as if rust will take this Escort, but as a bargain banger run-around you won't get much better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2001 |