1997 Ford Escort LX Sport review from North America
"Great Value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I owned the Escort for 5 1/2 years. The only thing that needed to be replaced was the alternator at 99k miles.
General comments?
Very efficient, reliable. I thoroughly enjoyed ownership.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2002 |