Timing belt went out after 58,000 miles.
Speed sensor went out at 59043.6 miles.
Cruise control has never worked since I have owned the car.
This is a very inexpensive car.
Great gas mileage. Approximately 35 miles per gallon.
For the engine size, the car has some get up and go.
The absence of rear seats make the cargo area perfect for larger items.
Handles great in all seasons. Especially winter. Perfect for snow covered roads.
However, the ceiling is rather low and injuries to the head may occur.
This car has over 500K miles on it?
That must be some kind of record for an Escort.
No, I just noticed that. It only has 60,000 miles on it now, not 600,000. I need to fix that.
These cars are pretty amazing, Mine has 300 000 km on it, ans it still runs pretty good. Very good handling and fun car to drive.
Purchased mine in August of 1988, new - has about 250,000 miles on it today. Great little car! Really reliable too, especially for a car with enough miles on it to drive one way to the moon!
I have an '82 EXP, bought for 600 bucks. This is one on the least expensive and most reliable cars I have ever owned! I hope you have as good as luck with yours, as I have had with mine.
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