Ford Escort Hatchback 1990

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap to buy.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Drinks fuel like anything. Cheap insurance/parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not good. Heavy steering without ABS.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Slow acceleration. No top-end speed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Shuts off for no reason while driving. Dodgy fuel guage.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Boy racer/family.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfy seats not bad interior for class.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ford alarm immobiliser. Rubbish locks.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Do servicing myself.

  • 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