1989 Ford Escort LX review from North America

Other than the fact that it burned oil, and smoked out anyone behind me, the only real problem I had was when my headlights had condensation inside them, and both low beams and one high beam burnt out. Then on the highway, the timing belt broke. The engine was really maltreated, and whoever the previous owner was didn't take good care of it. Other than that, I loved the car, I was sad to see it go.

I got good gas mileage out of it, but the three speed automatic was kind of hesitant with the shifting. The Passing gear didn't do much, the only response I got was the sound of the engine trying to push the car a little faster, but no speed was gained. I just bought another 1989 Escort which is a 5 Speed and I hope it is better. When I tested it, it seemed to work fine, and it was quite responsive. Shifting is smooth, it almost felt like an automatic shifting between gears. Ever since I owned my first one, the automatic, I've been in love with this model Escort, the older ones. I would recommend this car to any skeptics who think they are not reliable. it's a sharp little vehicle and I wish everyone could have the joy of driving one at least once in their life!