1995 Ford Escort LX Sport from North America - Comments

I had the usual Escort problems. The check engine light came on at about 25,000 miles and stayed on till I traded it at 127,000 miles.

The airbag warning light and beeper went nuts from time to time and the car was recalled for failing airbag deployment.

Also, I had an interesting problem with my Escort. Every October, I would have trouble starting it. It always ended up starting but sometimes it took a few tries. This only happened in October, mind you. The mechanic said it was the automatic choke but whatever it was, it was only a problem in October.

The timing belt broke at about 97,000 miles, which isn't bad because they're supposed to be good for about 75,000.

The right front brake caliper warped twice for unknown reasons. No one could figure this out.

One thing I hated about the car is that the interior is so incredibly cheap looking! But, it is an economy car.

Also, with 88 horsepower, the Escort has, I think the lowest available horsepower of any car. This is a car for those of you who are prone to speeding tickets :)

Overall, I loved my Escort and hated to let it go. But, the mileage was getting on up there with quite a bit left on the loan for it so I had to trade. By the way, Escorts also have practically the lowest trade value ever.

I actually think that the Geo Metro has the lowest available horse power in 1995 with its 3 cylinder engines that came in the base coupe, It boosted a mighty 55hp from the 3 cylinders and the Escort develops 88 from its 4, I do however think that the Metro was quicker-

I do agree. But it all depends on what year escort you have. I have a 1995 5speed escort lx with spoiler and aluminum wheels. And I have a 1.9L engine which pumps out 119 horse power, and I get 28 in town and 34 on the road (with A/C), and sometimes going about 55-65 I will have to shift into 4th which runs me about 3600rpms, then back into 5th, on the interstate, roaming 75, I will only have to shift up on a couple hills, not much, and that's when the A/C is on cause that really sucks the power, and that runs me about 4000rpms and then I shift back into 5th which runs me 3000 to 3100rpms. And I don't have cruise control so it's kinda hard to maintain, but not much. But still the escorts are a little underpowered. But they are a great car!

I have a 1995 Ford Escort Hatchback coupe. Its not an LX, its just the regular two door hatchback. Ill tell you what, who ever thinks a Geo metro is quicker than the Escort is on drugs. I had a 1994 Escort LX Hatchback coupe about a year ago. It was the fastest Escort in my city!! I had the only souped up Escort in town. Until some one started copying me. These cars really make power when you add the aftermarket header pipe, and customize an intake pipe for these badboys. I've whaled on Escort GT's easily with my 94. I'm going to make this one even faster!!! I could even pick off some of the street racer hondas in my 94.

I love my 1995 Escort wagon! I bought it in 2005 with only 16,000 miles (actual miles) and now in 2009 it's got almost 80,000 miles. The only thing I've had to have fixed was the head gasket at 25,000. I intend on getting to 150,000 at least before I let her go, and depending on the rust situation (none yet), I will probably keep fixing this car until it's not safe to drive. :)