1997 Ford Escort duet review from UK and Ireland
"Good if you like cheap motoring, otherwise avoid!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear view mirror constantly fell off. In the end I simply did not bother to stick it back up.
The drivers seat fold down cable broke. I did not fix it as I never used it.
The rear lights kept on failing due to moisture on the boot electrical connection plates. Kept at bay with WD40.
After driving in the wet it would often stall when waiting at lights or junctions and sometimes would not start due to damp getting in the ignition parts. This was treated 12 times by a main ford dealer and never cured.
General comments?
God I hated this car! This car was so basic I am surprised they even bothered to fit seats!
A horrid thing to drive with no power steering or ABS, on a 1997 car!
Infact the only good thing I will say about it is that it was very economical and it kept me dry in the rain... If it started!
It would be a good first buy if you are new to motoring, but to be honest you would be better off buying a Clio or similar instead of this rubbish!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen XM |
| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2005 |