Ford Escort Hatchback 1.4i LX 5d (1994/L) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.4i LX 5d (1994/L) - Owner Review Average. 2 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 4 out of 5 Plenty of mod cons on a very cheap car. Costs 2 out of 5 Very thirsty petrol wise. Parts are easily available. Driving 3 out of 5 Average. Performance 1 out of 5 What performance? Quicker than your average bmx. Reliability 3 out of 5 You wouldn't put your house on it. Image 3 out of 5 What image? Unless youve got a mullet and a rather striking shell suit. Comfort 1 out of 5 Could find a pothole in an air strip, comfortable in traffic though! 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 Ford have improved on this but still not great. Service 1 out of 5 - Problems Bodywork Tailgate, back arches, bottom of doors. Good old ford eh? Engine Underpowered so very thirsty if you fancy doing the speed limit. Gearbox Now this aint bad at all. Other Ford electrics. Rear end looks like a disco if you decide to brake and indicate at the same time. Ownership Did you buy the car new? No Would you buy the same model again? No Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? No Help buying the Ford Escort Hatchback Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs