1990 Ford Escort Hatchback Consumer Reviews

Vehicle

1990 Ford Escort Hatchback LX 2dr Hatchback

Review

I bought this car with 71,000 miles on it. Now, 3 and a half years later, it has almost 103,000 miles. However, I have spent over $1,500 in repairs in the years I owned it. (Bought it for $1,200). I have replaced a ball joint, the fuel pump, spark plug wires, starter, brake line, and the throttle. When I replaced it with a Nissan, the exhaust (at the exhaust manifold) was going bad. Good car, but only if you want to spend lots of money in repairs, and only if you want to be in the shop with it every other month.

Best Features

Good gas mileage, easy to manuever into tight spaces

Worst Features

Better mechanical quality.

Vehicle

1990 Ford Escort Hatchback LX 2dr Hatchback

Review

Fairly reliable and easy to work on, parts are getting scarce. Enjoyable to drive and good acceleration with 5- speed and 1.9 liter engine.

Best Features

Mileage, reliability.

Worst Features

Seats, parts supply.

Vehicle

1990 Ford Escort Hatchback LX 4dr Hatchback

Review

i bought this car a few years ago with 135k and havnt had any major problems with it. I get about 25 mpg in city driving. It's sweet and fun to drive

Best Features

Gas mileage, hatch, color (dark blue)

Vehicle

1990 Ford Escort Hatchback LX 4dr Hatchback

Review

I bought this car 6 1/2 years ago with 132,000 miles on it. Now has 172K. Very reliable and fun to drive, stands out in a crowd. It gets decent gas mileage, 25 mpg in the city stop and go traffic. (Auto 3 spd) I will keep this car for a while and I have been pleased with it

Best Features

Color, comfort, size, hatch

Worst Features

None

Vehicle

1990 Ford Escort Hatchback LX 2dr Hatchback

Review

This was my first car, and for $500, I'm not complaining. I bought the car with 77,000 miles on it, and it has now 87000 on it, but not without a few replacements. Alternator, starter, distributor, and some front end work was all the major repairs. But I cant' complain about the 30+ mpg! A little more horsepower would be nice, mostly for passing on the highway. But she still does 75 mph with ease on the freeway. Highly unrecommended for a first car!

Best Features

Gas mileage! Automatic seatbelts, 80's red interior, heat is unreal, VERY simple to install a aftermarket audio system.

Worst Features

Cupholders! More horsepower, also, use Electronic Fuel Injection instead of Central Fuel Injection.