1994 Ford Escort Wagon LX review from North America
"Excellent small family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Speedometer cable required repair. I was told this is very common. It ran about $60.
Full brake job at 90,000 miles. Cost $400.
We threw a rod at 100,000 and replaced the engine with a used one that had 35,000 miles on it. Cost for engine and shop to swap out $600.
Normal maintenance items-Tires, belts, hoses, a battery. Oil changed every 2500 miles at a shop. Note: Oil filter is real difficult to get to, so I have a shop do this.
General comments?
I inherited this car from my mother. She had it since new and had all servicing done at the dealership.
It is my wife's car and used to take her to school and haul around our two teenagers. We have driven it to visit family 400 miles away on may occasions, and we took a summer family trip cross-country several years ago, complete with luggage on the roof ala National Lampoon's Vacation, only without any deaths.
I highly recommend this vehicle. It is an adequate family hauler, great mileage (high 20s in town-mid 30s on highway) but has a nice comfort level with cruise control and air conditioning. Parts are plentiful.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Electra |
| Date of Entry | 11th May, 2005 |