Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3 Encore 5d (95) (1996/N) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3 Encore 5d (95) (1996/N) - Owner Review Doesn't handle too well, but feels solid. 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 Dirt cheap to buy, but very basic. Costs 5 out of 5 Very cheap on fuel and parts are cheap too. Driving 2 out of 5 Doesn't handle too well, but feels solid. Performance 1 out of 5 Very slow, 0-60 approx 18 seconds. Reliability 5 out of 5 never had a single problem in 18 months of ownership Image 1 out of 5 if you want a nice looking car, buy something else Comfort 2 out of 5 Seats are poor. 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 No security, apart from Ford's PATS system. Service 5 out of 5 - Problems Bodywork Slight rust on sill, bubbling on rear arches. Engine Engine is rock solid, tappy but very reliable. Gearbox - Other Just had to replace wearing parts, such as brakes etc. 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