1997 Ford Escort Si from UK and Ireland - Comments

Rear and front nearside wheel bearings needed replacing at 40K.

Front suspension bushes at 32K.

Otherwise fine.

A reliable solid car, good driving position, suspension provides a firm but sporty ride, excellent seats in the Si.

Performance is OK, but I think it's breathless under hard acceleration.

Cabin rattles more with age and cold weather.

Scheduled servicing reasonable, but as with all franchised dealers, watch for those little extra jobs, which can double the service charges.

Just get in and drive!

I have a 95 ford escort Si 1.6 and find it a brilliant car, except it is starting to give a lot of trouble. diagnostics chip is gone which is the worst. bout 700 new. apparently ford knew there was a problem with these, but continued with this model for the si for 3 months, because of this this is the only ford I will ever buy.

I have a 95 si, and it is my second escort I find nice to drive although a tad sluggish. at 58,000 miles it now needs a new fuse box and possibly immobiliser. although it has these problems I would recommend it; Jay.

I agree with everything said on previous comments, but beware I had an accident in mine at 85,000 miles and although the airbag light went off on starting the aurbag did not deploy at 40MPH glad I wasn't going any faster.

I have owned previous escorts and currently have a 96 Si. Performance wise from the 1600 isn't bad, but isn't great. Interior very nice and exterior has obviously been worked on. Smooth ride until I needed new rear shocks/springs and front lower arms. Keep them serviced and they seem fine would definitely recommend!

Great car, had it 3 months though, and its starting to cost loads to keep on the road. 85k on the clock and needs a new clutch also wheel bearing rumble is evident. Even so, still impressed with this sporty economy estate.