1989 Ford Escort POPULAR review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap to run and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust under the sills and back wheel arches.
Replaced back wheel bearings (wear and tear) 112,000 miles.
New thermostat
New alternator at 99,000 miles.
General comments?
Starting to encounter the usual wear and tear now , considering the cars age.
Generally a very reliable car.
2000 mile trip around Scotland (from London) without a hitch.
4000 mile trip from London to Spain (via France) is when the wheel bearings and thermostat were replaced, but no other problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1297CC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 99000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Starlet |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2003 |