Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i LX 5d (1993/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Average compared to comparable cars.
Costs
Cost low until about 80K, when it started to get expensive - Gearbox (better gearbox in 1.8 and 94/95 onwards), Oxygen sensor, Mass air flow sensor. Tracking often slipped and wore tyres unevenly.
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On the road
Driving
Quite nice to drive. Handled quite well over all - better than many similar cars I've driven.
Performance
Average small family hatch. Same power as most of the others, however not as much as you'd expect from a 16v. (Competition of the time is mostly 8v).
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Living with it
Reliability
It was reliable until about 70K. Expensive blip until ~100K. 75K: New gearbox. 85K: New HEGO sensor. 95K: New MAF sensor.
Image
I like it. Looks a little dated now comparted to modern cars. I suppose the only problem is that everybody's got one.
Comfort
Comfortable, nice firm seats with quite good adjustment. No adjustable lumbar support, but never needed it either.
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks (i.e. can't be unlocked from the inside), alarm, immobiliser.
Service
Fairly average.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems with engine itself, but problems with engine management sensors at 90-100K miles.
Other
Rear wiper/heater/foglight connector block contacts need cleaning regularly.
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