Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6 Serenade 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of car and equipment for the money, heated windscreen great for frosty mornings.
Costs
Parts cheap, but engine gulps petrol if worked harp
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On the road
Driving
Light steering and good with bumps, but no sports car.
Performance
Nippy in town and able to hold a fast cruise
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Living with it
Reliability
Has the odd fault but is cheap to fix.
Image
Ordinary looking family hatch not going to win any beauty prizes
Comfort
Seats are comfy, but a noisy on the motorway
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Security and Service
Security
Immobilised
Service
Expensive but helpful
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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