Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si 5d (1996/P) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si 5d (1996/P) - Owner Review OK, but nothing special. 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 4 out of 5 Got a good deal through family, but would have been disappointed if I had spent any more. Costs 2 out of 5 New genuine parts found to be expensive, but plenty of second hand ones about. Driving 3 out of 5 OK, but nothing special. Performance 3 out of 5 Should have a bit more go in it for the size of the engine. Reliability 1 out of 5 Terrible Image 3 out of 5 Looking quite dated these days, but still better than the Focus Comfort 4 out of 5 Front seats OK, but back seat has no legroom, would not like to travel very far in the back. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 21 Get quote > Security 3 out of 5 - Service 1 out of 5 To expensive, went to a local independant Problems Bodywork Few rust spots starting to appear. Engine Head gasket very expensive to repair. Gearbox - Other Light switch, common problem through the whole range, why don't they use a better quality switch? Air bag light kept flashing, something to do with the seat belts, another common problem, also lots of little faults too numerous to mention. Ownership Did you buy the car new? No Would you buy the same model again? No Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? No Help buying the Ford Escort Hatchback Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs