Ford Escort Hatchback (90-01) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Last Updated: 02 Apr 2013
2.5
The final generation Escort is more accomplished than earlier cars to carry the name, with ride and reliability up to 1990s standards. It's a practical, undemanding choice for the family motorist, but lacks the feeling of quality and downright driving pleasure of the Focus that replaced it .

3.5 out of 5

Running costs

Resale value will depend upon condition, but if you don't pay much for it in the first place, then you won't lose much. Parts prices and servicing costs are very cheap. Fuel economy is actually worse for the 1.4 than the 1.6.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,523 - £2,256 *

Diesel

£1,280 - £1,494 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 134p and diesel 138p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Petrol 10,000 miles, diesel 6,000 miles

Warranty

Mechanical 1 year, bodywork 6 years

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £280.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

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