Ford Escort Hatchback 1.4i LX 5d (1994/L) Owner Review

Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
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Economy
Value
Plenty of mod cons on a very cheap car.
Costs
Very thirsty petrol wise. Parts are easily available.
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On the road
Driving
Average.
Performance
What performance? Quicker than your average bmx.
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Living with it
Reliability
You wouldn't put your house on it.
Image
What image? Unless youve got a mullet and a rather striking shell suit.
Comfort
Could find a pothole in an air strip, comfortable in traffic though!
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Security and Service
Security
Ford have improved on this but still not great.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Underpowered so very thirsty if you fancy doing the speed limit.
Other
Ford electrics. Rear end looks like a disco if you decide to brake and indicate at the same time.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No