1999 Ford Escort SE Wagon from North America - Comments

- replaced left outer tie rod @ 58000km under warranty

- repaired broken wires for rear defrost @ ~50000km

- rust on door pillars removed by body shop under warranty

- brakes (pad, rotors, etc) @ ~75000km

- replaced right front and left rear door actuators (for remote-controlled locks) @ 75000km

- replaced rear wiring and connects on back hatch.

Overall this is a reliable little car. It's handling is predictable in snow and the specially ordered ABS works flawlessly. I agree that on long rides it's not the most comfortable car, but I find that the discomfort can be mitigated by using an after-market obus form.

The car uses between between 7L and 8.5L/100km, depending on the mix of highway to city driving.

The paint is not great -- we have many stone chips in different places. An aftermarket hood deflector has helped in this area. Also watch out for rust forming on door pillars, even if you rust-proof your vehicle.

I really appreciate this fourm and this persons comments.

I want to buy a station wagon and have seen what I want around town. I wanted to view/read more about a Ford Escort wagon and found this review. What a great review. Thank you!!!

I have the station wagon too. Fully agree with your description just I would add about a reliability:At April 2007 due to long time showering NY metro area had a flooding. I had to comeback home at a late evening. My escort had overcome flooded streets some of them kinda 2 foot depth. One time some opposite direction driving truck cover me by water wave (over the front glass!).It is a miracle,but shut off engine started again!The clutch got a water and the car was shaking, but it worked.