1990 Ford Escort 1.6i review from UK and Ireland
"An all round reliable and High performance oldie (keep your new cars) the old ones are the best"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace worn camshaft and cam followers at 51000 miles.
Had to replace full exhaust system.
Air flow problems with all models of the crank case ventilation system. Had to revert to the Mk1 Trap for best performance.
General comments?
Comfort becomes an issue unless Recaro seats are fitted. With Recaro seats you feel like part of the car and this makes driving the XR3i an enjoyable experience.
The power of the EFi engine is great and its always there when you need it.
Handling is superb no doubt about that.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2002 |