1983 Ford Escort L review from North America
"Great no-frills commuter car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator hose at about 5,000 miles.
Muffler at about 55,000 miles.
Black paint was thin. Car was repainted after about 3 years.
General comments?
Excellent gas mileage. Mine got about 40-45 mpg on the highway with a 4-speed.
Reasonably comfortable for a such a small car.
I wish I had kept it longer. I made the mistake of trading it for a car with a/c that got half the gas mileage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1982 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1986 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Pinto |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2004 |