1989 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"Great value for high quality and performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The worst problem I've had was a fault in the electronic pickup module in the distributer. It made the car turn off while driving down a high speed roadway. A so-called safety feature.
The only other problem that is currently affecting it is rust, there are a few small spots on the front and above the tires. The car was rust-proofed from 1989-1995.
General comments?
This car is very efficient just so long as you maintain it properly, and drive normally. (i.e. Not like everyone else on the road)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 107000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 118000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2003 |