1992 Ford Escort Review

Reliable & Not Expensive

Written by: Tom Hendley on 09/22/2008

Vehicle

1992 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Wagon

Review

I bought this car as a second car to use on my private investigation job. I have driven it all over NJ and am now in NC. I only intended to get a year or so out of it, since it had 94K on it when I bought it in 2002. Now 6 years latter I still have it. It has hardly cost me anything since I bought it. A/C, everything works great. Getting 25 mpg around town and 30 on hwy. I would like something newer, but can't get rid of this car. Best $1,100 ever spent getting it.

Favorite Features

Able to carry almost anything in the cargo area. Fuel economy.

Suggested Improvements

Headlights, lenses get all fogged up.

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Best Ford ever

Written by: 1992 escort on 08/05/2008

Vehicle

1992 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX-E Sedan

Review

I had a 2004 F-150 and a 2004 Mustang Cobra, yet the Escort is my favorite. It's the best 4 cylinder. I have the 1.8 dohc with performance mods. It runs good. I wish Ford made more vehicles like that.

Favorite Features

Gas economy, very reliable. As much as fun as a Mustang. Very light weight. Tune up takes less than a hour

Suggested Improvements

None, it's perfect

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Very good first car

Written by: that guy on 04/04/2007

Vehicle

1992 Ford Escort 2 Dr GT Hatchback

Review

This car was a gift from my parents as a first car. The car is great. It gets good gas mileage and is fun to drive. For being only a 2-door the back seats are still roomy and I was able to fit my friends who are over 6 feet tall in it. But it's a good car and recommend it to first drivers because it's safe.

Favorite Features

My favorite feature is that the gas tank can't be accesed unless I pull the lever. It really stinks to get ypur gas siphoned.

Suggested Improvements

The only thing i would really change is the radio because it only plays tapes

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GT raves

Written by: baks on 09/16/2005

Vehicle

1992 Ford Escort 2 Dr GT Hatchback

Review

We bought this car with 115,000 miles for my husband. Works road construction and has the car has approximately 387,000 or 487,000 miles; he can't remember if he flipped it two or three times so far. We have only replace the alternator once, and a hose. Wonderful car, and fun to drive. Has some good get up and go!

Favorite Features

The fast pick up, and excellent gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Parts shouldn't be so hard to find, and expensive.

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Can't kill this --except the tranny : )

Written by: David Pasette on 02/20/2005

Vehicle

1992 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

Religious 3,000 mi oil changes & front brakes every 30,000. That's all this reliable vehicle required. I never liked the transmission, and it's clear that many Fords suffer the same fate as mine... it went before anything else did. Since I had 144k miles on it, I felt the car didn't owe me anything. Before I donated it, the wiper relay went ($140 to replace by special order from the dealer) so I gave up the good fight. When the final tow removed the vehicle from my possession, I was sad. I sincerely believe a $1,000 investment in the car would have bought another 144k miles. Averaged over 30 mpg throughout it's lifespan, & took me from my 1st job out of college ('92) to my 2nd child ('05).

Favorite Features

Engine, reliability, fuel economy.

Suggested Improvements

Transmission, ding resistance, headlamp lens longevity (cloudy).

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