1995 Ford Escort LX wagon review from North America

The ignition key lock was sticking since we bought the car used. Finally this year it finally froze up. I replaced the igition switch $40 first because I could get to it easily. However the problem was definitely the key lock. This required pulling the steering wheel which broke on removal. I ended up getting a whole steering column from junk yard $45. Head leaked coolant at 90k and finally blew at 100k. A head bolt was broke off and causing the problem. Head wasnt warped, and repair easy. We still had over heating problems and the real cause was some kind of relay controlling the electric fan. Brake pedal has always had too much pedal travel.

This car rides very nice and handles well. It sits very low to the ground. Being a wagon it has come in handy many times hauling everything. For me the controls on the steering column are to close to the wheel and I'm forever turning something on when I round a corner.