Used 1996 Ford Escort Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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a real surprise
mbern51, 05/08/2003
1996 Ford Escort LX 2dr Hatchback
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car was picked up for town use but has quickly become our everyday ride. The Escort performs far better than expected in every way and is very reliable. We have recorded up to 50 miles per gallon across Nevada(5 speed) with more than 150,000 miles on the odometer. A/C is ice cold and the heater is a furnace. One of my better auto purchases and there have been many.
Hate Fords?
TAllen, 09/06/2005
1996 Ford Escort LX 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I vowed never to own another Ford after owning a Tempo. HA! Bought this Escort because of its style and drive. Only had 100,000 miles when bought at 9 years old. The only major problem was I had to replace the harmonic balancer because it threw the timing off and made the car literally not want to move. Got it fixed and that 1.9L gets up and goes. Gets great gas mileage. And roomy for a small compact car. This was a good pick from someone who hates Fords. This one has helped change my mind although my wife still says CHEVY!
Great inexpensive car.
Sara @ UGA, 05/12/2003
1996 Ford Escort LX 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a GREAT car for a student. I spend practically nothing maintaining it. All I pay for is gas (and it's great on gas) and oil changes. And it's SUPER RELIABLE. My biggest problem so far is leaving my lights on! And even then somestimes it starts. I would definately reccomend it to anyone who doesn't want to spend a fortune on a car.
96 escort lx 2dr hatchback
herb campbell ii, 03/04/2003
1996 Ford Escort LX 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
great vehicle. fun to drive. dependable. looks great. very economical to operate. lots of compliments. not sorry i bought it by far.
Puddle jumper
Luv my 'scort, 01/12/2003
1996 Ford Escort LX 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is a JOY to drive.I LOVE THIS CAR! 5sp and my GOD is it peppy for a 1.9L! I had a few problems, mostly due to the fact it had been totalled before I bought it. The speedo jumps and makes a scratching noise due to a frayed cable, the 2nd gear synchro is off so downshifting always grinds going into second, and that DAMNED check engine light! it came on a week after I bought it, I had a cylinoid replaced, and that fixed it for another week. I had it checked twice, both times no codes. after that I just ignored it. many fond memories with this car. GREAT MILEAGE! and TONS of fun to drive. I'd get another one in a second!
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