Ford Escort Hatchback 1990

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit dated now, yet still fetching high prices.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cambelt changes aside, cheap as chips.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not a strong point, ride quite choppy.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Far better than you'd think, even the diesel.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    70k miles in 3 years- no worries!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Depends greatly on colour, wheels etc.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A little short on comforts, a bit too noisey.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dead-locking a useful addition on most models.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Shockingly bad service from some dealers.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sweet as a nut, due to religious oil & filter changes

    Other

    Consumed a box full of rear wheel bearings!

    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