Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6 Serenade 5d (1996/P) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6 Serenade 5d (1996/P) - Owner Review Easy to drive, good gear change and light steering. 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 car and spec for not much cash outlay. Costs 3 out of 5 Cheap mechanical parts, other parts expensive! Driving 4 out of 5 Easy to drive, good gear change and light steering. Performance 3 out of 5 A bit underpowered, but rapid on the motorway. Reliability 4 out of 5 No major problems. Brakes slightly spongey! Image 3 out of 5 Dull styling, but nice coloured in State Blue. Comfort 4 out of 5 Good seats and excellent ergonomics. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 13 Get quote > Security 3 out of 5 Immobiliser but no alarm. Service 4 out of 5 Good, quick, but labour costs too high! Problems Bodywork Metallic blue paintwork shows scratches very easily. Engine - Gearbox - Other Rainwater leaking through sunroof seal. 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