Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3 LX 5d (1991/J) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3 LX 5d (1991/J) - Owner Review Handling could be worse, but not much. 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 You could pick a cheap one up and run it from a scrap heap. Costs 3 out of 5 Will guzzle petrol at high revs due to 4 speed box, otherwise OK. Driving 2 out of 5 Handling could be worse, but not much. Performance 1 out of 5 Rubbish engine, rubbish gearbox. Reliability 2 out of 5 Pretty poor but bits are very cheap if you're happy to get from scrap and do the work yourself. Image 3 out of 5 It's aged better than some cars of its age but lack of coded bumpers doesn't help. Comfort 4 out of 5 For a budget model the seats are very comfy, if a little low. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Get quote > Security 2 out of 5 Flashing light and alarm help deter petty thieves. Not much stopping a determined crim though. Service 2 out of 5 Local ford garage a bit expensive and problems kept reoccurring. Buy a generic manual and do it yourself! Problems Bodywork Rust on wings and chassis but repairable. Engine Noting serious et but a few leaks and very noisy now it's 120k+. Gearbox - Other The boot leaks and the tracking seems to drift often. 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