Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6 CL 5d (2002/51) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6 CL 5d (2002/51) - Owner Review 2 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 - Costs 2 out of 5 - Driving 4 out of 5 - Performance 3 out of 5 - Reliability 4 out of 5 - Image 2 out of 5 - Comfort 2 out of 5 - Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 15 Get quote > Security 1 out of 5 - Service 1 out of 5 After mondeo and escort, starting to have doubts with Ford. Problems Bodywork Very cheap paint. No depth to it. Engine Always changing down to find power. Gearbox Best part. Very good except reverse. Other Very bad vibration when accelerating. 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