Used 1997 Ford Escort 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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First Car Is Always Best!!!
leia, 01/13/2010
Ford Escort 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Got this as my first car. I purchased it with 81,000 miles and 6 years old for $1200!!! A steal!!! The only things it has ever needed is basic wear and tear items. 175,000 miles now and the water pump and timing are still original. Still run conventional oil with no leaks. AT does not slip and has no leaks as well! This has been my greatest purchase ever!! I wish Ford would make another one. I would buy another one in a heartbeat!!!
can't complain
Ben Smith, 03/31/2004
Ford Escort 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i purchased this car from a family member with 105k on it. At that time, the car had never broken down, and ran like a dream (especially w/105k). Every 3k, the oil had been changed and all maintance recommendations were followed. I would average 28+ MPG, even while i was driving like an idiot. After 130k, the transmission begin slipping quite often and fuel economy began to fall off quickly. I can't complain about the cheap parts and quality when an escort makes it to 135k.
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Stamper8, 03/04/2002
Ford Escort 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car
Great Car! No problems, hassle free.
McGill, 07/18/2002
Ford Escort 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Serviced regularly, first issue was breaks started sqeaking (60k miles). Breaks were checked regularly & the mechanics were surprised that they were the original, 1st replace needed at 60K. Only problem was after I going over a "v" shaped driveway (v at the point road & driveway met), Heavier person in passenger seat & it hit caused a small leak in the radiator seam. Gets 30-35 in town, when not running the A/C and 40 on road trips. Bought a new car & now found a good deal on a Aero so hubby trying to talk me into selling it. We'll see, I've grown attached to it & the dependability.
It really is okay...
Husoni, 06/12/2004
Ford Escort 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
At first I had some issues with look of the vehicle as well as my experience with the dealership, but over the years I trully can not complain. I have backed into poles, other cars, spun out on the free way and still I have not had any injuries or had any repairs required. "it takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin..." really. Gas is great as well. It's like my own private bumper car.
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