Used 1997 Ford Escort Wagon Consumer Reviews
Used Escort for sale
Good basic car
Godboldm, 03/02/2007
1997 Ford Escort LX 4dr Wagon
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I got this car after graduating college. Basically because I wanted an economical car that could move stuff. The Escort wagon seemed like the perfect choice. I was really impressed by how well it starts in cold weather conditions. With a new battery, it has started up great, even with a windchill of -30. The cold did take a toll on the interior, one of the rear locks (the thing that sicks up) snapped off. I guess it got really brittle in the cold. So be careful! It is a bit sluggish, but what can you expect from a basic economy car? It has delivered what I expected. So far, I cannot complain.
quality
p botich, 07/17/2003
1997 Ford Escort LX 4dr Wagon
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it appears ford used quality parts on these cars. even with high mileage thecar is very healthy and reliable.their just to slow for most drivers.
too bad thy stopped making these
frozennorth, 09/08/2003
1997 Ford Escort LX 4dr Wagon
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bought new, driven to work everyday , 36 miles each way. Tires, muffler, brakes, thermostat, and alternator replaced. That's it except for gas and oil changes.
Takes a Lickin'
CA_Kid, 08/19/2002
1997 Ford Escort LX 4dr Wagon
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Bought new, now have over 100K on it and it still runs great. Body and paint job are outstanding and the engine is extremely durable. Like most 4 cyl. cars, some power is lost when turning on the A/C, but it sure comes out cool! Windshield seems to have a design flaw, the padding keeps coming out. Otherwise I couldn't be happier with this little commuter car.
Great car!
Brian, 06/24/2005
1997 Ford Escort LX 4dr Wagon
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For the last year or so this car sat still going no where. It took nothing at all to get it going again. We slapped some new tires on and changed the spark plugs and she was ready! Thats says a lot about the dependability of this car. I haven't had any problems with it at all aside from the norm for its age.