1994 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"If they still made this car, I would buy another one today!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the heater core 3 times.
Head gasket blew at 105000 miles.
Replaced engine at 190000 miles (head gasket went again and warped head).
Heat shield for exhaust pipe popped its welds and rattles a bit at idle.
General comments?
I needed a "4 seater" (having a family and upsizing from a Fiero), so I looked at this car. For an "economy car" (an LX 4-dr sedan) that was only rated for 88 horsepower, I was surprised by the strong pickup and crisp handling of the car. It was like driving a go-cart on the Garden State Parkway, and slid through traffic with speed and ease.
I commuted 57 miles (each way) to work with this car 6 days a week, and never had any major trouble with it - all major "happenings" occurring while on my day off and local.
I still have this car, and it's still running strong.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 liter gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 285746 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Fiero |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2004 |