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1988 Ford Escort consumer reviews

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(2 reviews)
50% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.5
Interior
2.5
Performance
1.5
Value
3.5
Exterior
3.5
Reliability
3.0
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Second worst hunk of junk I ever owned.

Timing belt gave out before the drive belts did, cracking the head when it did. Right side CV failed, transmission failed, seat belt retractor failed, air conditioning failed. All in less than 46,000 miles when it threw a rod and died. I had the oil changed every 3,000 miles, the air cleaner and fuel filter annually. It wasn't lack of care for the car, it was Ford's lack of care for their product build and buyers.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.0
Interior
2.0
Performance
1.0
Value
2.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Amazing gas mileage 4 car designed at least 30 yea

Fun to drive but take time to go on highway, since its a manual transmission, I can make it rev an extended amount before shifting

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
2.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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