Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i Finesse 5d (1998/S) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i Finesse 5d (1998/S) - Owner Review Light steering, easy to oversteer. 4 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 Could be a bit better, but not too bad. Costs 4 out of 5 Parts quite cheap and always available. Driving 4 out of 5 Light steering, easy to oversteer. Performance 4 out of 5 Quick off the mark, leaves some boy racers standing, and pulls well uphill. Reliability 5 out of 5 Never had any problems at all. Image 4 out of 5 Not a bad looking car considering it's a Ford. Comfort 4 out of 5 Very comfortable, both in front and back. 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 No alarm fitted, but had Thatcham 2 immobiliser? Service 3 out of 5 Bought from a Ford dealer, rectified faults with no problem. Problems Bodywork - Engine Bit noisy under pressure. Gearbox - Other Back wiper has mind of its own, exhaust sounds loose but isn't? 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