1996 Ford Escort LX from North America - Comments

20th Apr 2002, 21:53

"A reliable little car for frugal folks"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

The radiator has developed a few holes, so I replaced it with a brand new one. The previous owner had the same problem and had the holes plugged.

The speedometer seems to become erratic when the car is traveling over 55 MPH. There is a sound coming from the dash similar to an electric wire shorting out.

The service engine light comes on all the time.

The seats are uncomfortable for long trips.

General comments?

The Escort is great on gas.

Even though it is a low horsepower car, it has some get up and go when you punch the accelerator.

Nice standard stereo system included.


25th Dec 2003, 05:19

The Ford Escort I have bought recently cos me £1600 - Nice bodywork, but leaks on Engine seal and Transmission Gearbox I'm also getting Leaks from the Hose pipes tor-wards the radiator- For a N- REG 1995 Model this was totally unexpected whose mileage is 92000, I would have thought it would still go on for miles yet with out the leaks. The interior however, the drivers side seat is loose, the passenger side central locking does not work even the cigarette lighter does not work. The Sunroof does not even wind up and the Indicator stick does not even automatically stop when you just have taken a left-right turn. : (

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