Ford Escort Saloon 1.8TD LX 4d (AC) (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Not bad, but newer diesels are smoother and quicker.
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On the road
Driving
Feels very heavy. Tends to lean round corners. Seats too stiff.
Performance
For me it was quicker off the mark than the 306 TD I tested.
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Living with it
Reliability
Struggled to start even when not very cold, but always started eventually. Air con switch came off in hand!!. Apart from that ok.
Image
Starting to look dated.
Comfort
Seats are far too firm.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Slow to start up.
Other
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