1989 Ford Escort LX review from UK and Ireland
"Can I have it back please? I miss it dreadfully"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing much went wrong with the car. On the whole it was very reliable.
Replaced the exhaust from top to bottom.
Wiper blades needed replacing more regularly than I thought they would.
Clutch made a strange whining noise at the biting point until 50 000 miles, but I have heard this on similar models also until that mileage.
Occasionally the battery dumped its charge for no good or apparent reason, but a jump start soon had it going again.
General comments?
For a basic car I was thoroughly impressed with it. As with any car, if you look after it and service it regularly, it will last you forever.
It was comfortable, easy to drive, reliable, economical, as good on long distance trips fully loaded as it was buzzing round town.
I regret getting rid of it now. Should have kept it. A friend's has just completed 130 000 miles and only the body work underneath is making him get rid - for another Escort.
You cannot beat them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 44000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Orion |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2001 |