Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3 Encore 3d (1996/N) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3 Encore 3d (1996/N) - Owner Review Not good until I put 16s on. Brakes not great at speed. 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 5 out of 5 I paid 600 quid with no tax and test at 70k miles. Costs 4 out of 5 Bits are cheap and easy to find at breakers and yards. Driving 4 out of 5 Not good until I put 16s on. Brakes not great at speed. Performance 2 out of 5 So slow for a 1.3. Always needs thrashing during normal use. Forget racing other cars. Reliability 3 out of 5 Never breaks down, but has occasional faults, rear demister, boot release, elec window, worn camshaft, timing chain loose, noisy tappets. Image 4 out of 5 Get it colour coded including bumpers, handles and wing mirrors, then get alloys and spoiler. Easy job. Comfort 3 out of 5 Driver's seat heavily worn by 75,000 miles. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 9 Get quote > Security 3 out of 5 Alarm and immobiliser. Had no probs. Service 1 out of 5 Didn't dare try thier prices. Problems Bodywork Slight rust on rear arches. Touch-up pen fixes it. Engine Really bad engines. Worn camshaft, noisy tappets, loose timing chain etc. Gearbox Good box, but thrust bearing on clutch squeals. Other Elec windows pops out of guide, boot release doesn't work and rear demister broke. 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