Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6 Flight 5d (1999/V) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6 Flight 5d (1999/V) - Owner Review Reasonable performance, it's not a hot hatch but that's not the job you buy it for anyway. Can sometimes understeer 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 3 out of 5 Bought it at 17k miles for 5k, thought it was depreciation-proof. Now it's got 54k and worth buttons. Costs 4 out of 5 Fuel efficiency is ok, doesn't eat tyres either though you have to watch for power-steering-related bald patched on the outside. Driving 3 out of 5 Reasonable performance, it's not a hot hatch but that's not the job you buy it for anyway. Can sometimes understeer at speed. Performance 3 out of 5 See above - not outstanding, but it's not supposed to be. Reliability 4 out of 5 Changed the cat at around 40k, no problems apart from that. None of the Escort's famous electrical problems (yet). Image 1 out of 5 Outdated, out of fashion. People don't so much laugh at it, just don't notice it. Comfort 3 out of 5 Driver's seat could use lumbar support on long journeys. Can be difficult for very tall drivers. 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 3 out of 5 No alarm as standard. Nobody's nicked it yet, I don't know if anyone's tried or not. They'd probably prefer the Focus next door anyway... Service 1 out of 5 Have only ever used Ford main dealers in an emergency, have always found them overpriced and unhelpful. Problems Bodywork Very prone to stone chips on the bonnet, and the fibreglass front bumper damages easily and is difficult to repair. Engine None as yet, though you have to keep an eye on the oil levels. Gearbox No problems. Other - 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