Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i Finesse 5d (1998/S) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i Finesse 5d (1998/S) - Owner Review Handles quite well, does have a little body roll at times. 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 Good when new, but avoid any second hand Escorts unless history is known. Costs 2 out of 5 Something always goes wrong if not looked after properly through regular servicing. Driving 3 out of 5 Handles quite well, does have a little body roll at times. Performance 1 out of 5 Engine for a 1.6 Zetec is very slow. Have to really accelerate hard through gears. Reliability 1 out of 5 Sick to death of changing lower wishbones. Rubbers in them do not last five minutes same as Fiesta, Mondeo and old Focus. Image 4 out of 5 - Comfort 4 out of 5 Does soak up most bumps for a comfortable ride. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Get quote > Security 3 out of 5 Do not buy an early model pre 1990. Usual one Ford key fits all later models better with key code immobilisers. Service 3 out of 5 Good, independent Ford dealers are better. Problems Bodywork - Engine - Gearbox - Other Lower wishbones and various suspension problems. 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