Ford Escort Saloon 1.8TD LX 4d (AC) (1996/P) Ford Escort Saloon 1.8TD LX 4d (AC) (1996/P) - Owner Review Feels very heavy. Tends to lean round corners. Seats too stiff. 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 1 out of 5 Not bad, but newer diesels are smoother and quicker. Driving 2 out of 5 Feels very heavy. Tends to lean round corners. Seats too stiff. Performance 3 out of 5 For me it was quicker off the mark than the 306 TD I tested. Reliability 3 out of 5 Struggled to start even when not very cold, but always started eventually. Air con switch came off in hand!!. Apart from that ok. Image 2 out of 5 Starting to look dated. Comfort 1 out of 5 Seats are far too firm. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 17 Get quote > Security 2 out of 5 - Service 1 out of 5 - Problems Bodywork - Engine Slow to start up. Gearbox - Other - 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 Saloon View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs