1993 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"This little car is dependable and easy to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Last winter I was surprised to find that the heater wouldn't go on, but the mechanic charged me nothing to take the knob off and clean it and it was good as new. The front passenger-side seatbelt only goes when it wants to, but it is easy to unclasp.
General comments?
I have found that, for the wagon at least, they all rust in the same spot: right over the back wheel. It needs to be sanded and touched up every year because of this. The car has been very dependable for me. My sister owns a '94 sedan version, and my father only recently parted with his '89.
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| Easily the best wagon ever built, but suffers a bad rap just the same |
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| High performance family car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2004 |