Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si (113ps) 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Appalling customer care.
Costs
High petrol consumption due to engine problem.
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Living with it
Reliability
Major problems from day one.
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Security and Service
Security
Car eventually stolen despite alarm and immobiliser.
Service
Car had major problems from day one - clutch, engine management and other. Ford consistently denied problems despite video and independent engineer evidence. Refused to fix problems that were reported under warranty. Have had to resort to solicitor to whom Ford refuse to reply.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine management fault: engine revs ^^hang^^ at 2000-3000 rpm at idle.
Other
Strange anomalies in electrical gear; fog lamp switches on of own accord and can"t be cancelled.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No