Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for money overall.
Costs
Newer Zetec parts seem expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Smooth and quiet.
Performance
Not a patch on RS2000 or Cosworth but no slouch either.
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Living with it
Reliability
Depends on how you drive it I guess?
Image
It's really only an Escort.
Comfort
Sports seats supportive. Can be a bit harsh in the back.
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Security and Service
Security
It's Category 2 equipped from the factory.
Service
Do like to take their time about things.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Erratic idle occasionally, due to idle speed control valve which can be fixed easily enough.
Other
Fuel pump failed at 48k miles. Temperature sender failed at 25k miles.
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