1995 Ford Escort LX review from UK and Ireland
"Not bad for a family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far I am on engine number 2 after the first one packed up after only 79,000 miles.
Gearbox selector bracket snapped, a quick job with a welder fixed that.
Water pump packed in.
Driver's door lock stopped working and the driver's seat side lumbars have collapsed.
General comments?
Not a bad car if not a bit flat in the low revs. Soon sorted it with an exhaust, Superchip and induction kit - now it will give things like VTRs a good seeing to. After about 4500rpm it flies but not good for off the traffic lights runs.
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| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Zetec Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra TDS |
| Date of Entry | 19th August, 2000 |