1995 Ford Escort LX Sport review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-Ignition Switch failed @ 60,000 miles
-Seat Belt (motorized) intermittent failure
-Premature tire wear @ 30,000 miles
-RR window defroster switch failed @ 55,000 miles
-Nasty vibration in front end that dealer cannot identify
-Oil pan leaking @ 85,000 miles
-Finish on aluminum wheels peeling @45,000 miles
General comments?
You might get the impression from the list of things that went wrong that this is a bad car. Quite the opposite, except for that vibration, it has been dead reliable. The Ford dealer body leaves a lot to be desired. The product is great but when entering the dealership is only slightly more desirable than having a root canal, Ford has a real problem. I wish that the car was smoother, quieter, and a little quicker. I love the gas mileage and the manueverability.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 1999 |