Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Got a good deal through family, but would have been disappointed if I had spent any more.
Costs
New genuine parts found to be expensive, but plenty of second hand ones about.
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On the road
Driving
OK, but nothing special.
Performance
Should have a bit more go in it for the size of the engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Terrible
Image
Looking quite dated these days, but still better than the Focus
Comfort
Front seats OK, but back seat has no legroom, would not like to travel very far in the back.
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Security and Service
Service
To expensive, went to a local independant
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket very expensive to repair.
Other
Light switch, common problem through the whole range, why don't they use a better quality switch? Air bag light kept flashing, something to do with the seat belts, another common problem, also lots of little faults too numerous to mention.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No