1995 Ford Escort LX from North America - Comments

1) Radiator leak

2) Wiper switch malfunctions

This car is very reliable but the engine is not powerful enough for this car. It's OK on the start off, but if you are on the interstate and have a need to accelerate quickly you really can't, it just doesn't want to. Even to the floor nothing really happens if you are over the speed of 60mph, I suppose it might be the way the transmission is geared.

This car however is excellent on gas, especially on long trips. The seats however in my opinion are brutal, I always have lower back pain when I have to drive the car long distances.

Another thing that bothers me is the fact the A/C kills the cars power, my Festiva could easily out run this car anyday even with the A/C running.

It's been a very reliable car though so far, I would tell anyone wanting one though to go for the 5-speed cause the auto zaps all the power from the engine.

The reason of the lack of power in the Ford Escort could be sensor failure.

The hego sensor function, when it has reached temperature and compared the outside oxygen and inside, then transmits a signal to the board computer, which turns up the fuel.

When the sensor fails, the engine tends to consume less than expected.

Also, the lack of power could be a signal that the Hego sensor need be replaced, but is better to check first.

The Ford Escort LX 92 is considered better than the 93 model.

The car is good for the price, with a good motor but the engineering is horrible.

To change simple parts, for example the passenger side relay, you need almost to disassemble the air conditioning, unless you have a small hand to reach inside small spaces.

The new models of Ford are even worst for servicing.

Ford doesn't expect you to service it at all, but change the car after 2 years, in the mean time the guarantee covers the service.

For the Ford Escort 95 LX, hatch I agree - I had to replace my radiator at 70K and the timing belt at 107K - but the car has been very reliable, although the interior details and paint job are cheap.

I agree with the 5speed. As you probably read in the other reviews, I drive a 1995 5speed escort and it will make up for lost power on the a/c, maybe not by much, but you can shift a little later just to get up to speed, I usually shift at 2500rpms, when the a/c is on, I'll shift at like 2800to 3100 rpms, but don't over rev your car. I wouldn't shift passed 4500, cause my car starts red lining at 6000rpms, and I did race a cavalier (older one) and I won. But then I raced a newer one and lost my a little bit, and I must of did to much racing because I blew a cylinder out, or so they think, I hope it's fixible, just don't overrev them! Otherwise the 5speeds are fun to drive ;) And I do take very good care of mine, except when I had those urges to race! ;)