Used 1998 Ford Escort Consumer Reviews
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It just keeps on going
mruconn, 06/10/2004
1998 Ford Escort LX 4dr Sedan
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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.
Buyer Beware
Mrs. Den, 08/08/2002
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot 2dr Coupe
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This cute, sporty car has been awesome...until now! Only four years old and both the transmission AND engine have gone belly up in less than 40,000 miles...NOT GOOD! More trouble and money than it's worth ~ gave up and traded it in for a Toyota!!!
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I love my ZX2
BonBon, 08/31/2004
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot 2dr Coupe
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My car is great. Good gas mileage, reliable, small (but not too small!), sporty....Ford did a great job.
Been good to me so far..
2 Ford Owner., 08/19/2002
1998 Ford Escort SE 4dr Sedan
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I bought my 1998 Escort in Nov 1997 when the new models came out. I paid about 13K. This car has been very good to me, I have never been stranded, the car runs great, of course I did not put alot of miles on it and I do get the maintenance done as instructed by Ford. I have since bought a 2002 Taurus SEL premium (and kept my Escort too) which blows my 98 escort away in comfort and power. However, when filling up at the pump, the Escort wins hands down.
Excellent economical car!
carbunny, 09/12/2004
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Cool 2dr Coupe
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This is an excellent car if you want an inexpensive car and don't car much about extras. This was my first car. I have had it for 6 years, have 50,000 miles on it and nothing on it has EVER broken. It is a "bare minimum" car...no casette player, no cd player, no power windows, etc. But...if what you are looking for is low price and good performance this is the car.
Good, but watch out
wingchunner, 09/16/2002
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot 2dr Coupe
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I didn't like the way the automatic transmission shifted. It handles and responds well, but because of the lightness of the car, it is affected by wind which at times makes it a little more difficult to control. Changing the serpantine belt is a little coslty .I thought there was a squeecking noise which I thought was the belt (not), then they thought something was rubbing against the transmission, so that was pulled (not that either), so the mechanic believes that the crankshaft is somehow getting out of kilter or the bearing might be worn wrong. It will cost over two grand to replace the engine or repair the crankshaft.
Love our little Red Escort
rail81, 01/04/2005
1998 Ford Escort SE 4dr Sedan
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Bought this car used as a replacement for a Nissan Sentra. Other than being a little noisy, it's been a great car. It now has 110K on the odometer and still going strong. We've had to replace motor mounts and the drive axles in the past few months but at 100K those are wear items anyway. This car has been flawless otherwise. Car has never had to go in for service except for routine maintenance items. For those who are shopping, stay away from the dual cam engine unless you just gotta have the power. Routine maintenance for the twin cammer is far more expensive than the single cammer, or so I've read.
My First Car
Dre, 09/07/2008
1998 Ford Escort LX 4dr Sedan
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I just resently got a 98 Ford Escort LX as my first car. When I first saw it I wasn't very happy with it. It just didn't look quite right. Now that I have it I really like it. My Escort only has 74,950 miles on it! Not bad for a 98.
This car has been sooo good to me!
Aileen, 10/01/2002
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Cool 2dr Coupe
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I bought my ford escort in May of 1998. I have never had a serious problem with this car (other than the ac compressor giving out at 65,000 - but it IS florida). This car has never let me down. The reliability is excellent and for only a 2.0 it hauls ass!!!! I wish I would ahve got the one witht the sun roof!
good car
probe user, 10/10/2002
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot 2dr Coupe
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this was my first car, it was a good car until i totaled it. oops. Never gave me any problems the 3 years i had it. good car