Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3 Encore 3d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I paid 600 quid with no tax and test at 70k miles.
Costs
Bits are cheap and easy to find at breakers and yards.
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On the road
Driving
Not good until I put 16s on. Brakes not great at speed.
Performance
So slow for a 1.3. Always needs thrashing during normal use. Forget racing other cars.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never breaks down, but has occasional faults, rear demister, boot release, elec window, worn camshaft, timing chain loose, noisy tappets.
Image
Get it colour coded including bumpers, handles and wing mirrors, then get alloys and spoiler. Easy job.
Comfort
Driver's seat heavily worn by 75,000 miles.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobiliser. Had no probs.
Service
Didn't dare try thier prices.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Really bad engines. Worn camshaft, noisy tappets, loose timing chain etc.
Other
Elec windows pops out of guide, boot release doesn't work and rear demister broke.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes