1989 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"A Good First Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Muffler rotted off.
Bearings and tie rods broke (this caused me to total the car ultimately).
Power steering belt failed.
The door would open whenever I rolled down the driver's side mirror.
Driver's side door broke, and would not open from the outside.
Battery went dead, had to replace.
General comments?
Car accelerates quickly.
It is very dependable, starts every time.
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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 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2003 |