1997 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"A good little car if you take care of it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The day after I bought the car the service engine soon light came on. Nobody could figure out what was wrong with it. I had to have taken the car in at least 10 times. Each time they would reset it, the next day it would come back on.
Just recently the check water light has been on, when it has enough water in it.
It is hard to get it first, third, fifth, and reverse.
The alternater locks up sometimes.
General comments?
Most of the problems with the car are because of me. I race the poor thing at least 6 or 7 times a day. It really hasn't done that bad.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 S.O.H.C Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88620 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 1st March, 2002 |