Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i Ghia 5d (92) (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid above private sale price, but was in showroom condition.
Costs
Cheap as Chips for repairs. Fuel economy not great.
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On the road
Driving
Nice car to drive, especially around town. Very slick gears.
Performance
Quite responsive, but not exactly sporty.
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Living with it
Reliability
Electronics can be dodgy. Immobiliser has jammed on couple of times.
Image
It's an escort, but this Ghia facelift has nice styling.
Comfort
Not the most supportive seats, but pretty good. Ride OK.
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Security and Service
Security
Locks are OK. Alarm/immobiliser is basic but as standard.
Service
Went to independent mechanic. Never spoken to ford.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Front disks needed replacing. Sometimes pulls a bit in wet.
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