1995 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"Slow, cheap, reliable commuter"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing belt went out, nothing unusual at 108,000 (they are recommended to be replaced every 60,000 or so)
4 new tires, both front had uneven tread wear. Got 4 new tires, and alignment fixed, tread wear normal.
General comments?
The Escort with the 1.9L engine is not very fast, nor is it comfortable on the inside over long distances.
However, mine does not leak a drop of oil, is very reliable so far.
The manual transmission has a tendency to grind more than any other manual I have driven.
Road noise isn't too bad, but lots of highway driving wouldn't be much fun, due to not much power in 5th gear.
Great winter car as well, even without anti-lock brakes.
Overall, a good car. But I would much rather have an Escort GT with the Mazda 1.8L engine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Gasoline 4-cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 105000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 113000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Spirit |
| Date of Entry | 17th February, 2004 |