1989 Ford Escort LX from UK and Ireland - Comments

10th Oct 2002, 12:18

"Nippy and flimsy, but fun and cheap"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Overheated due to faulty fan switch, I replaced it and it was OK then.

Engine is a bit loose, bought some mountings (£36 for the two on the far side of it), not fitted them yet.

Usual wear and tear. Replaced radio and speakers, had to really, the stock radio is very dated.

General comments?

Quite a nippy torquey engine for a 1.6 carbourettor engine, handling wasn't too bad for a ford, but after new back tires (budget ones), the handling had bad under-steer and handled like a brick in water, fun, very predictable if you don't push it too much. Oh and it's always been a bit bouncy.

Road noise is acceptable. Wind noise is OK, comfort is OK too.

Engine sounds quite good for it's type as long as the camshaft isn't on it's way out.

The body is good too, it's red and black PVC coated half way down, paintwork is very good. No rust work to do this year yet.


7th Aug 2007, 13:02

Sounds gorgeous.

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