Ford Escort Hatchback 1990

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of car and equipment for the money, heated windscreen great for frosty mornings.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts cheap, but engine gulps petrol if worked harp

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Light steering and good with bumps, but no sports car.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nippy in town and able to hold a fast cruise

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Has the odd fault but is cheap to fix.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ordinary looking family hatch not going to win any beauty prizes

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats are comfy, but a noisy on the motorway

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Immobilised

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive but helpful

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Reliable, but cold starts are poor

    Other

    Brake problems and dash falls to bits easliy

    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