1994 Ford Escort LX review from UK and Ireland
"Good design with very poor engineering"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Anti-roll bar bushes required replacement every 20k.
Rear near side wheel bearing disintegrated at 30k.
Driver side rear quarter panel rusted through, replaced under warranty.
38k cam-belt pully disintegrated.
Water leaked into boot & passenger wheel well.
Driver's electric window motor packed up, remote central locking failed on passenger door.
Probably more I've forgotten about.
General comments?
Nearly always fails MOT due to very high emmissions.
Badly put together car.
Fast & pulls well for a diesel motor.
Comfy ride & practical for a family of 4.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 38 miles |
| Previous car | Peugot 405 |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2000 |