Ford Fiesta 1.8 D Encore 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Because it's a diesel, you pay a bit more.
Costs
Running costs great, cheap parts, loads at breaker's yard.
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On the road
Driving
Good driver. Engine a bit sluggish and noisy.
Performance
Average performance, after all it's a diesel.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down over 46,000 miles.
Image
Average image.
Comfort
Seats not good for long journeys and head room is limited.
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Security and Service
Security
Left it unlocked a few times and nobody stole it.
Service
Never had it dealer serviced. A DIY mechanic's dream.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Electrical fault with rear wash wipe.
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