Ford Escort Hatchback 1990

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good performance for not a lot of money.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Average by today's standard.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, but now being matched by modern, less sporty cars.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    New discs and pads required at 40,000 miles.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Eight years old and still turns heads on the street.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Standard fit security no good for a decent insurance quote. Cat 1 required to obtain a realistic quote.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought from main dealer, 6 months parts & labour warrenty. Returned twice in that time due mainly to poor maintenance by previous owner. Fixed promptly, no questions asked.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Front brake discs totally shot at 440,000 miles.

    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