Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3i 3d (2003/52) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3i 3d (2003/52) - Owner Review Bumpy ride, but fun to drive. Taking a corner too fast isn't recommended though. 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 3 out of 5 No kit at all on the basic spec models, but plenty of cheap, used examples. Costs 3 out of 5 Realatively cheap to run, even with the price of petrol these days. Driving 3 out of 5 Bumpy ride, but fun to drive. Taking a corner too fast isn't recommended though. Performance 2 out of 5 Nippy around town, but struggles on the motorway - but hey, if you want a fast car, buy a Ferrari. Reliability 4 out of 5 No problems yet. Image 2 out of 5 Respectable, though not a head-turner. Comfort 2 out of 5 Good driving position. Seats not very good on basic spec models. 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 1 out of 5 Terrible - alarm is terrible and stops working after so many miles. Crap locks. Service 1 out of 5 - Problems Bodywork Some rust above the petrol cap, which I believe is a common escort problem. Still looks OK for age. Engine A little noisy. Gearbox Smoothe, quiet. Other Cheap interior trim. Ownership Did you buy the car new? No Would you buy the same model again? Yes 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