1989 Ford Escort L review from UK and Ireland
"Got from A to B...... eventually"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes squeaked, boot hinge broke, steering wheel rattled, brakes juddered.
General comments?
Very cheap to run and easy to maintain, but not very refined. Generally reliable, never let me down.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 74000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2000 |