Ford Fiesta 1.3 Encore 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Halved in value in just three years.
Costs
Standard Ford parts make it a cheap runner.
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On the road
Driving
Drives better in the wet! Nimble, but not nippy.
Performance
1.3 engine disappoints.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down.
Image
Equipment is sparse, trim is sparser.
Comfort
No tilt on chairs means no good for people with long legs.
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Security and Service
Security
Ford immobiliser and removable key-code radio panel.
Service
My thrid Ford, and probably not my last.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Tappets need regular adjustment.
Other
Typical Ford "steer to left" problem.
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