1997 Ford Escort CX review from Australia and New Zealand
"A no frills, fairly economical and reliable runabout, if slightly underpowered"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The airbag warning light begins to flash when-ever the seats are moved.
The "intelligent" key occasionally fails to register with the ignition, activating the immobilizer and security locking the radio.
The outside edges of the rear tires wear quite badly.
General comments?
I bought this car as a "shopping trolley", but have been pleasantly surprised by the way it has responded to the rigors of two hour daily return commute.
The interior is wearing well, and shows few signs of having travelled 180,000 kilometers.
The electrics play up from time to time, but being the entry level specification model there aren't that many electric accessories to play up.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Sigma |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2004 |