Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8D 5d (1993/K) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8D 5d (1993/K) - Owner Review Lack of power steering not fun. Good enough on motorways. Shame about the stick-in-a-bucket gearshift. 3 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Then click on a link to see other car buying advice and help including car reviews, car valuations and cars for sale. Tweet Value 3 out of 5 Cheap for a second hand car. Costs 4 out of 5 Pretty good, usual servicing costs aside. Driving 2 out of 5 Lack of power steering not fun. Good enough on motorways. Shame about the stick-in-a-bucket gearshift. Performance 2 out of 5 Very average round town, better on motorways. Reliability 3 out of 5 Didn't have any problems over the first year of second hand ownership. Problems will no doubt surface eventually. Image 2 out of 5 Decidedly average, even with a spoiler on the boot. Comfort 3 out of 5 Seats just about OK. Heavy steering round town. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Get quote > Security 2 out of 5 Very poor. Get a decent alarm or at the very least a steering wheel lock. Service 3 out of 5 Sufficiently good. Problems Bodywork Rust appearing in several places. Bumpers faded. Engine Fan belt squeaks, due to water leaking onto it. Gearbox - Other - Ownership Did you buy the car new? No Would you buy the same model again? No Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? Yes Help buying the Ford Escort Hatchback Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs