1994 Ford Escort LX review from UK and Ireland
"Remarkably good"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Overheated. Inexplicable. Has not re-occurred despite having sat for an hour in traffic.
Side light bulb blew.
Headlight bulb base rusted due to vapour egress from coolant expansion tank (close proximity- RHS)
Central locking erratic on driver's side.
General comments?
Purchased as a stop-gap to temporarily replace a Fiat Punto some 6 years and 40,000 miles younger.
Beats the Fiat in almost every respect.
Larger.
Faster. It even handles better (!)
Marginally thirstier, but at 1600kg vs. 1000kg it's to be expected...
More comfortable.
More capable.
Get a good one and it will serve you well.
1.6 (S) Efi 16v DOHC Zetec is a cracking engine.
Typically good Ford gearbox.
Vulnerable to rust around rear arches.
Very Durable interior.
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| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 SEfi Zetec Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Punto |
| Date of Entry | 13th December, 2005 |