Overview & Reviews

The Ford Escort is totally redesigned this year with improvements across the board. The most noticeable improvements are in the powertrain and ride quality. New sheet metal gives the Escort a rounder, more aerodynamic appearance as well. The GT hatchback version is dropped.

• Attractive new design. Good cargo space. Zippy new engine makes driving this car fun.

• Not much rear seat room.

User Reviews:

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  Gets me and my stuff from point A to B - 1997 Ford Escort
  By kfhoz - February 25 - 5:10 pm

  I bought this little station wagon about 4 years ago. I was looking at Subarus because that is what I had owned before, and my husband has one but this one was much cheaper. It has worked just fine the whole time! The engine revs lots lower than the Subaru at highway speeds, so it gets lots better mileage. This car has worked for me as well as the Toyota Camry I drove for 5 years. It has not needed any fancy mechanical work, gets great mileage, and I dont worry about it. I carry kayaks on top, and camping gear inside, and have moved a portable dishwasher with no problem.

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  LUV my Escort Wagon - 1997 Ford Escort
  By LUV my Escort - February 23 - 9:48 pm

  I live in Colorado & all these people move in from warmer climates & just have to buy their SUVs to get around in the snow. We only had 1 three foot blizzard in which it was impossible for anyone to get out. I also had to replace the rear springs & was shocked to learn they were broke. Apparently a common problem. Otherwise, this car has been extremely reliable & anyone who thinks that Ford doesnt build a good product should think again!

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  It has served me well! - 1997 Ford Escort
  By kaisharif - December 13 - 3:11 pm

  This was my first car in college and it has served me well. Very reliable, very good on gas. Minimal upkeep, just standard maintenance. Just made my last payment and plan on keeping it until it falls apart.

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  great car, bad seller - 1997 Ford Escort
  By worldgirlorbit - November 12 - 2:10 pm

  I really enjoy my Escort, except for one thing. The oil system. I havent heard of anyone else having this problem, but I have had so many problems with the pump, the sender unit, the filter. Ive had three oil changes in the past two months alone, and Ive only driven it a few times. Other than that I have had no problems.

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  My kids hate this car! Mom loves it! - 1997 Ford Escort
  By LKB - October 20 - 12:28 pm

  This car has been very very loyal to me. Great gas mileage and very few repairs. I have driven it for 6.5 years and it has proven to be very reliable. Its not a pretty car my kids dont want to be seen in it. I told them theyll be begging my to drive it when they get their licenses I would have done backflips at 16 if this was my car. But I wont review the cars I had to drive with the rusted floorboards. It is great for a small person with 1 or 2 kids nothing fancy and you do get plenty of road noise -- so turn up the radio!

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  A working mans (womens) car - 1997 Ford Escort
  By Fordy Something - September 13 - 11:50 pm

  I bought 2 brand new escorts, manual trans, the same exact day. At the time, I traveled over 750 miles a week. I swapped every other week attempting to have the cars outlast the loans. After 8 years and 330000 total miles on these 2 cars I can only say it was one of the better decisions Ive made. Only major repair was the radiators on both failed the same week within a 1000 mi. of each other at about 100000 miles. Thats it, aside from regularly scheduled maintenance. Unfortunately, the one with 150000 on it got rearended and the other with 180000 is getting tired. Ill miss them both. I suppose Ill never get this lucky again when it comes to purchasing a car.

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  Great car! - 1997 Ford Escort
  By Brian - June 24 - 6:23 am

  For the last year or so this car sat still going no where. It took nothing at all to get it going again. We slapped some new tires on and changed the spark plugs and she was ready! Thats says a lot about the dependability of this car. I havent had any problems with it at all aside from the norm for its age.

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  Cant Go Wrong With This Car - 1997 Ford Escort
  By Michael - June 10 - 5:36 am

  This car has been a perfect car for me, it has about 165,000 miles on it today. All I have ever had to do with this car is brakes, tires, oil, belts and an air filter. This car does have an automatic transmission and it has the original. I have had it flushed a couple of times with the filter replaced but never anything more. If you treat these cars well, they will last a very long time without problems. I have owned several cars over the years, and most of which I have had to put a new transmission and/or service the air conditioner by 150,000 thousand miles. But this car has been the exception. I am very happy with this vehicle for a 2nd car!! Buy yours today!

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  Best Buy for the Money! - 1997 Ford Escort
  By EscortLover4-Ever - May 16 - 3:40 pm

  I bought this car brand new, after giving up my 88 Escort with 216,000 miles on it. This car currently has over 220,000 miles on it and Im going for at least another 30,000! The car has been very dependable. Have spent maybe $2,000 on total repairs (other than maintanance) in 8 years. Still get great mileage on the highway (checked last week and got 36 mpg). Theyll have to peel me out of this one before I give it up. Im just sad that Ford did away with the Escort - cant beat the value and the performance!

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  Great First Car - 1997 Ford Escort
  By futuremarine16a2 - April 19 - 12:45 am

  Good little car. I was more interested in something with a big engine v6 or v8 but my parents made me test drive this one and as soon as I pulled back into the dealership I looked right at my mom and told her to sign for it. Good gas mileage.