1998 Ford Escort Consumer Reviews Page 6

It just keeps on going

Written by: mruconn on 06/10/2004

Vehicle

1998 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

I bought my 1998 LX after my 1993 Ecort GT started to give me problems and it was the most affordable car for me at taht time. I bought it new with 18 miles on it and as of today, 6/10/04, I now have 209,670 miles. No major problems, just things are wearing out but that is to be expected, plus I ma still getting 35+ mpg. It just keeps running and running, maybe thats why Ford discontinued it, it was too good.

Favorite Features

reliability

Suggested Improvements

full size spare

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Zippy

Written by: cb on 05/13/2004

Vehicle

1998 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Cool Coupe

Review

Great car, fun to drive and great on gas. There is a small rattle in the engine that is from a cap that cannot be removed so it hits the hood of the car causing the rattle.I also had to change the front left tie rod on only 33000 miles. Those were the only problems that have arised; Otherwise I have had no other problems with it.

Favorite Features

The zippeness of the car, and the style of it.

Suggested Improvements

Inside trunk release would be nice.

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Great Car

Written by: Pauline Stewart on 04/20/2004

Vehicle

1998 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

I had this car for less than a year and it had a lot of miles on it when i bought it. i bought i for $3,000. i though that was a good deal. i am a senior in high school and use it everyday to go to school, work and sometimes the mall. I really like my car. It is depenable, has great gas milage and it is just a perfect car for someone;s first car.

Favorite Features

my favoratie features are the fold down back seat that goes into the trunk. That's my favorite becaue then u can put long things in your trunk.

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Good car

Written by: Sis on 02/29/2004

Vehicle

1998 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Cool Coupe

Review

Great car for the most part. Handled well, good in snow, easy to drive, spunky. Repairs over 4 years included new fuel pump, new tie rods three times, one brake job. The last two break downs were almost the end. The CV joint broke, literally, in the middle of the road. No warning that is was bad. That was relatively cheap to repair. But the same week, we had to deal with the engine light on constantly. The code told us something was wrong with the cam shaft. Apparently, this model has the V-tech engine. Cam shaft repairs would be around $800-1000. What to do with trade-in value of $1800 at best? We traded it in and will probably never buy another.

Favorite Features

Get up and go. Racey. Looks good. Handles well. Good on gas.

Suggested Improvements

Trade in value low.

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best car i've ever owned

Written by: mevix on 02/25/2004

Vehicle

1998 Ford Escort 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I've owned my escort since brand new, it's only had 2 things ever go wrong, stereo when it was fairly new and the other the electronic sensor for the a/c. I was told by a Ford mechanic that it was a design flaw and in 1999 it was changed. This is the best car I've ever owned, 100% reliable, great gas mileage, roomy inside for a compact car. Sorry to say I was involved in an accident this week, got hit by an S10 truck directly in the left front, and I think held up well. Unfortunately it was totalled and I can honestly say I'm devastated as it was such a great car! Too bad Ford quit making them.

Favorite Features

It had the sport package, spoiler on the back very sharp looking.

Suggested Improvements

The only one, they already did, the a/c electronic sensor.

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Fun to Drive Expensive to fix.

Written by: Erinf on 02/02/2004

Vehicle

1998 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Hot Coupe

Review

I bought this car back in 2000, off a lease. Got the extended warranty. Until 60k the car was fine. I had one transmission problem, which the dealership fixed and gave me a rental for a week. At around 60k things got scarey. Repairs in the 2-3k range, all over the place. It like the car had been built to survive just past the warranty then totally fall apart... hondas and toyotas don't do this, why do fords?

Favorite Features

Fun to drive, was a dream until 60k miles.

Suggested Improvements

Lets try to make a car last longer that 60k miles.

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weee

Written by: iced98lx on 01/31/2004

Vehicle

1998 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

The 5spd helps with performance, and it never breaks down, get 38mpg on the road, what more do I need?

Favorite Features

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good for the money

Written by: triniman on 01/14/2004

Vehicle

1998 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Hot Coupe

Review

This is a fun little car that is good on gas and cheaper to maintain. problem free if you ask me

Favorite Features

nice to parallel park!

Suggested Improvements

wing should be upgraded and power moonroof instead. broder the wheels an tires for better traction.

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Good Car

Written by: SSOASS on 11/21/2003

Vehicle

1998 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Cool Coupe

Review

Note: My reliability rating are based on my past 99 escort. Good littel car, fun to drive. Interior recalls all the American sports coups of the 1980's, this car doesnt look at all foreign, unlike some newer Fords. Nice pickup, great handling.

Favorite Features

Interior, handling, pickup.

Suggested Improvements

Could use an inside trunk release. Also, the setabelts should have been designed better, they have a tendency to not retract.

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My ZX2 experience

Written by: SarMK on 11/13/2003

Vehicle

1998 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Hot Coupe

Review

I purchased my ZX2 used about a year and a half ago. With the exception of some trouble getting it started on some brutally cold winter days (which was remedied by a coolant flush which was probably due anyway) this car has been very reliable! I even drove it cross-country from NY to AZ and was pleased with the my car's performance. My only complaint- sometimes it gets a little shakey at the higher speeds, but much better than my last escort! Overall rating- an attractive, reliable car that was affordable for a college student even with lots of options.

Favorite Features

I like my 6 cd changer. At first I didn't like that it was in the trunk, but since no one sees it I don't have to worry about it being stolen. Also, the moonroof and keyless entry are great features.

Suggested Improvements

Ford needs to put a little more thought into the interior fabric selection because mine is a little tacky! Still a little shakey at higher speeds, but much better than my last escort.

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