Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si 5d (AC) (1999/S) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si 5d (AC) (1999/S) - Owner Review Easy and good to drive. 4 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 Good all round value. Costs 4 out of 5 Cheap parts and easy to maintain. Driving 4 out of 5 Easy and good to drive. Performance 3 out of 5 Fair performance. Reliability 4 out of 5 Very good. Image 4 out of 5 - Comfort 4 out of 5 - 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 - Service 4 out of 5 Good all round; done quickly and locally; no major problems. Problems Bodywork - Engine Needed new battery. Gearbox - Other Nothing major. 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