4 clutches due to racing Hondas.
Headlight leaked.
A lot of tires due to heavy racing.
Muffler rusted out a few times.
Cruise control went out.
Tachometer broke twice.
Overheating problem.
Engine was rebuilt and bored over.
I have taken very good care of my 88 Escort GT. And she has done the same to me. Sure I beat the crap out of her, but she loves it. A very fast car.
Never left me stranded.
A great car for around town or long drives.
She has over 24000 miles on her and still beats Hondas.
I just bought a used '88 ford escort gt and it was so far the best car I've ever had. But the one thing that I have is it goes through oil like I've never seen (like a quart to a quart and 1/2 a day) and just recently I shot a rod. and now my car is stuck in a different town (just about 15 miles away, but still...) and I don't know what else... I miss my car. I have always been a ford person, but this car made it worst and I have always owned fords and I still do... in my opinion this is one of the best cars... it took one heck of a beating, but kept going till she couldn't go any more... i love my car!!!
I had a 1988 1/2 Escort GT. This was a great car. It made it from Daytona Beach FL to DC in 9 1/2 hours. The car hated 55 mph loved 90 without complaining. great little car.
Bought a new 88 Escort GT. it ran perfect until 12,000 miles, then it simply would not idle. Ford dealer "fixed" it 4 times. I had always been true to Ford, but I had to have dependable car, ended up trading in on a used Cutlass with a bulletproof quad 4, had no problems until I traded the quad in on an Astro Van.
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