Ford Escort Hatchback 1990

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  • Economy

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very, very cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Rolls in the corners. Very little roadholding.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good mpg but very slow.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Doesn`t like Champion plugs.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Escorts look good in the right colour.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hard seats, and cramped in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Standard system is OK but the locks are crap!

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts readily available.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Noisy tappets. Cuts out with RS9ycc Champion plugs.

    Other

    New suspension at 62k miles, when rear wheel bearing also failed.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes