1995 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"Excellent car, previous owner was a dingbat"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first engine had serious oil pressure issues. The previous owner had abused the engine so badly, I figured it to be worth replacing, instead of just buying a new car.
I removed the engine from a 1994 Mercury Tracer and installed it. It had around 80,000 miles. Now, the car runs like it was brand new.
Aside from these engine issues, nothing has gone wrong with the car.
General comments?
For an 88 horsepower, 1.9 liter inline four cylinder, it has no trouble getting you somewhere in a hurry.
The stock stereo system is not the greatest in the world, but it works.
All around, this car would be good for any basic needs, such as weekly runs to Wal-Mart. If your back can withstand hard seats, then it'd be good for long-distance travel too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 SEFI I-4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th June, 2005 |