Timing belt went at 93000 miles. Drivers window assembly broke at 100000+ never fixed. Seat belts worn and frayed badly and relay broke in the closed door position - manually put on belt thereafter. Brakes replaced 4 times. Had 4 new batteries installed. Tires cost a bundle to replace- did so three times. Emergency brake caused rear brakes to wear while under warranty - dealer fix for free! Front tie rods replaced twice. It now has a unidentified stalling problem and time for it to retire.
I Love this car - the gas mileage was great - the clutch and exhaust are still original and in good shape. Very comfy and loads of room with fold down rear seats for everything. All in all we traveled across country with this car many times and never left us stranded. I wish Ford still made this car as I would have bought another one. I wouldn't even trade this one in for my new car - they only wanted to give me $300.00. It will be donated to charity and have one last good use for me. I will miss my little Escort GT.
Well, I love escorts too... and although you probably don't have it anymore, I may know what was causing the stalling. in my escort lx (granted different motor), but the pcv valve or something like that needed to be replaced (cost a grand total of a couple bucks). but good luck with whichever new car you get, I'm trying to find a gt right now myself.
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