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1996 Ford Escort consumer reviews

$10,910–$11,345 MSRP range
side view of 1996 Escort Ford
(4 reviews)
75% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.8
Interior
4.0
Performance
3.2
Value
3.5
Exterior
3.5
Reliability
3.7
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worst car i ever had......

Engine problems, major repairs, broken piston and valve train. The same repair was made twice in lest than 2 years, after all i decide to sell it, even do i lost money on it. Never look back to a " Ford " pd. personal opinion.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
2.0
Performance
2.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
2.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Proud to call this my first car!

I am 16 years old and own this red Escort wagon. I LOVE IT!!! I updated the speakers, cleaned it out, bought new tires, put in a new radio, and I love it! I have no plans on getting rid of this car. I will drive it until I get in a performance-breaking wreck or it breaks down. Highly recommended. I love how the car's design screams 90's. It's great!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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very reliable

i would recumend to anyone i liked the way it handled and the interior looks they are perfect for anyone. they are very reliabile and safe. for anyone

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Happy owner

This was a reliable, no-frills car for me. It's not sexy and it doesn't wow anybody like a Porsche does. But it started and ran without fault for as long as I owned it. However, it's an econobox, so on the highway it's best to stay in the right lane. The only mechanical issues I had were with the emissions controls after about 65,000 miles of short trips in, stop-and-go city driving. Excellent handling in the snow. Ample cargo room with rear seats folded flat.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
2.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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