1990 Ford Escort L review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap reliable runabout"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New carburettor needed at 112,000 and new clutch needed at 118,000 miles.
General comments?
An extremely durable, reliable and reasonably solid runabout that can be maintained on a budget.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 hcs Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 77000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd July, 2000 |