Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3 LX 5d (1991/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You could pick a cheap one up and run it from a scrap heap.
Costs
Will guzzle petrol at high revs due to 4 speed box, otherwise OK.
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On the road
Driving
Handling could be worse, but not much.
Performance
Rubbish engine, rubbish gearbox.
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Living with it
Reliability
Pretty poor but bits are very cheap if you're happy to get from scrap and do the work yourself.
Image
It's aged better than some cars of its age but lack of coded bumpers doesn't help.
Comfort
For a budget model the seats are very comfy, if a little low.
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Security and Service
Security
Flashing light and alarm help deter petty thieves. Not much stopping a determined crim though.
Service
Local ford garage a bit expensive and problems kept reoccurring. Buy a generic manual and do it yourself!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Noting serious et but a few leaks and very noisy now it's 120k+.
Other
The boot leaks and the tracking seems to drift often.
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