Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i LX 5d (1993/L) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i LX 5d (1993/L) - Owner Review Quite nice to drive. Handled quite well over all - better than many similar cars I've driven. 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 Average compared to comparable cars. Costs 3 out of 5 Cost low until about 80K, when it started to get expensive - Gearbox (better gearbox in 1.8 and 94/95 onwards), Oxygen sensor, Mass air flow sensor. Tracking often slipped and wore tyres unevenly. Driving 4 out of 5 Quite nice to drive. Handled quite well over all - better than many similar cars I've driven. Performance 3 out of 5 Average small family hatch. Same power as most of the others, however not as much as you'd expect from a 16v. (Competition of the time is mostly 8v). Reliability 2 out of 5 It was reliable until about 70K. Expensive blip until ~100K. 75K: New gearbox. 85K: New HEGO sensor. 95K: New MAF sensor. Image 4 out of 5 I like it. Looks a little dated now comparted to modern cars. I suppose the only problem is that everybody's got one. Comfort 4 out of 5 Comfortable, nice firm seats with quite good adjustment. No adjustable lumbar support, but never needed it either. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 15 Get quote > Security 4 out of 5 Deadlocks (i.e. can't be unlocked from the inside), alarm, immobiliser. Service 3 out of 5 Fairly average. Problems Bodywork Rust bubble on the rear door lip. Patch of laquer on roof damaged by bird droppings (metallic paint). Engine No problems with engine itself, but problems with engine management sensors at 90-100K miles. Gearbox Required replacement at 75000 miles. Other Rear wiper/heater/foglight connector block contacts need cleaning regularly. 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