Used 1996 Ford Escort Consumer Reviews
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Great little wagon.
Ron Gaylord, 07/17/2002
1996 Ford Escort LX 4dr Wagon
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I brought this 1996 Escort wagon new in 1996. I currently have 114,000 miles on it and have had zero problems. It get's great mileage and I can carry just about anything with it. I also pull a trailer with a motorcycle on it and the Escort does fine as long as you don't have to use the air. I don't know how good the new Ford Focus is but I think Ford made a mistake when the got rid of the Escort wagon. My wagon has a standart shift and will keep up with any situation I've found myself in.
I LOVE my little car
ajoneen, 10/01/2003
1996 Ford Escort LX 4dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This was my first NEW car and I took alot of ribbing for getting an Escort, but I am Sooo glad I did. Had one front end accident, everyone was OK and repairs were completed easily. I can fit just as much stuff in the rear as my husband can in his SUV!! Its a breeze in the snow and easy to get out of tight places.
96 Escort is a great car
d357r0y3r, 12/01/2003
1996 Ford Escort LX 4dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
i've got a escort, and have had it for a while, and it is a great car. sure, it's not exactly a speed demon and it doesn't look that cool, but for someone that wants a practical, economical, and overall good car, this is a good choice. in all the time i've had it it's been very reliable, and other than routine tune-ups and some minor timing belt issues, it hasn't caused any problems. if you're looking for sheer power or speed, then the escort isn't for you, but if you're just looking for a good car that's good on milage and is reliable, this is a great option.
Skeptical at first, but VERY happy
escort owner, 12/05/2003
1996 Ford Escort LX 4dr Wagon
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car, intending only to keep it for a few months. Well its 2.5 years later and i'm still driving it. I have over 160,000 miles on it and it still runs great. Only things i've replaced have been tires and the serpentine belt, regular oil changes and 1 tune up. This is a great college car, its cheap to buy, run, and maintain. The 5-speed has a lot of pickup after 1st gear, so its a nice ride. Good in the winter and rain, no complaints, i would recomend this car to anyone who doesn't mind driving an escort.
What A Nice Surprise! The Escort!
Lauren in Vegas, 06/12/2002
1996 Ford Escort LX 4dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After ending up with the last car I thought I'd ever want (a '96 Ford Escort), I have been more than surprised at the reliability of this car! When I first bought it (with 73K miles), I took two long road trips half way across the country and back without incident! The gas mileage was great and the ride wasn't bad!
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