Ford Escort Saloon 1.8D L 4d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Had over 100,000 miles out of it , 160,000 when sold.
Costs
Immobiliser problems cost 500 quid to fix.
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On the road
Driving
Slow, but will cope with motorway speeds.
Performance
None to worry about.
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Living with it
Reliability
Was the most neglected car I have ever owned. Apart from immobiliser, never broke down.
Image
Wasn't a concern at the time.
Comfort
A bit basic, but ok.
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Security and Service
Security
Was never worried, no matter where it was parked.
Service
Immobiliser fault was costly.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Can't believe 100,000 with very little maintenance only did 4 oil changes and tyres just kept going.
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