Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8i Ghia X 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Best package for the money.
Costs
Cheap to run, drive and maintain.
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On the road
Driving
Good for a mid-sized hatch.
Performance
Same engine as Si and GTi, so comparable performance.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down.
Image
Escorts going through a bit of a renaissance.
Comfort
Good firm ride, with good optional equipment.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard immobiliser good, but doesn't stop people having a go at the locks.
Service
Main agents are catalogue of disasters, simple enough and better off maintaining it yourself.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Cracks appearing in spoiler.
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