1993 Ford Escort LX Wagon review from North America
"Great reliability with low running cost!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I do brakes, oil, filters, and grease regularly.
New clutch at 115000.
Left strut broke at 134000.
Right strut broke at 140000.
Cooling fan failure that neither I nor mechanics can figure out (does not affect motor performance).
Heater core dying at 145000.
Starter motor wearing out at 145000.
General comments?
This is a great student car with high reliability and moderate comfort.
These motors will run forever with basic maintenance.
Though horsepower is low, supplement with a stick shift.
Gas mileage is 35mpg overall. Straight highway driving has been as high as 40 for me. I highly recommend Escorts.
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| High performance family car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 SEFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 127000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th December, 2006 |