Ford Escort Hatchback 1.4 CFi Duet 5d (1994/L) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy.
Costs
Drinks fuel like anything. Cheap insurance/parts.
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On the road
Driving
Not good. Heavy steering without ABS.
Performance
Slow acceleration. No top-end speed.
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Living with it
Reliability
Shuts off for no reason while driving. Dodgy fuel guage.
Image
Boy racer/family.
Comfort
Comfy seats not bad interior for class.
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Security and Service
Security
Ford alarm immobiliser. Rubbish locks.
Service
Do servicing myself.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine stalls for no reason. Lack of power. Poor cold starting.
Other
Good 1st car.
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