Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i LX 5d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Quite a few extras for what it cost! E/W C/L S/R PAS
Costs
Cheap to insure - only group 7!!!! Good on petrol - 38mpg round town!
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On the road
Driving
Hugs the road. Never even tried to slide away from me, though breaks could be better with ABS.
Performance
Very quick for only a 1.6. Will blast most cars off the road including most 1.8s.
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Living with it
Reliability
A1. Needed a wheel bearing only in over 16,000 miles!
Image
Looks old and loads about.
Comfort
Very comfortable on long hauls. Good driving position with plenty of movement of drivers seat and the back seats are great (never one complaint from back passengers).
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Security and Service
Security
Locks could be a lot better. When double locking is on, it is sometimes hard to get back into the car.
Service
Local Ford dealer is a cow boy would never use them!!!!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Good
Other
Good
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes