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#214 of 432 1997 Escort Wagon by cnsjjc

Mar 12, 2001 (3:20 pm)

I have a '97 wagon which I purchased as soon as they were available - one of the first off the line. I couldn't be more pleased with its performance and reliability. It now has 74,000 miles and has had no problems except rear spring replacement - probably because I overloaded it several times. Why did Ford stop producing the Escort? Is the Focus wagon as good? Any recommendations for a wagon to supplement and eventually replace my 1997?

#215 of 432 97 Escort Wagon Rear Coil Springs by wendy123

Mar 23, 2001 (7:40 am)

Had my car in for inspection yesterday and it didn't pass due to the fact that both rear coil springs are broken (exact same places). The mechanic informed me that their Ford gararge has seen alot of these in the Escort Wagons. I called a few other Ford garages in the area to inquire about this and they too said the same. Question is "What is Ford doing about this?!" Seems to me if this is occuring so frequently that they should announce a recall. Has anyone written to Ford to complain? I'm planning on doing this myself. Sure would be nice if Ford would announce a recall and save me $240!

#216 of 432 1998 Escort Wagon - Just Purchased by compensate

Mar 23, 2001 (11:58 am)

Well, after reading many messages about the Escort Wagon, I did the deed and purchased a used 1998 5-speed model with 36,000 miles on it. I traded a 1995 Toyota Corolla that had 106,000 miles on it, as we needed more room.
 
Outside of a few burn marks and stains in carpet/seats, it appears mechanically sound. However, as I inspected the car from underneath (it was lifted at the dealer's garage) I was concerned about some black colored metal around the bottom of the engine where the transmission housing meets the engine. It looked like some sort of burn, since it was soot black and did not rub off. I also noticed a little dryish dark substance around the bottom of the transmission and suggested to the mechanic that it might have a very small transmission leak. The mechanic said not to worry about it, because the substance wasn't "wet".
 
Should I worry? Has anyone seen this before?
 
Thanks!

#217 of 432 98 Escort Wagon Oil Pan Plug by maryjoe1

Mar 26, 2001 (10:28 am)

I'm trying to change the oil on my mom's 98 Escort Wagon, but cannot find the bolt that unscrews from the oil pan to drain out the old oil.
 
Could use some direction. Thanks.

#218 of 432 maryjoe1 - Oil Drain Plug by compensate

Mar 27, 2001 (11:18 am)

The owner's manual with my 1998 Escort Wagon showed an incorrect location for this drain plug, which may be causing the confusion.
 
If you are lying on your back, lookin up at the bottom of your engine with feet pointing out toward the front of the car, the oil drain plug will be just to your right on the back side of the oil pan (the side of the oil pan facing the rear of the car).

#220 of 432 CONSIDERING A 93 LX ESCORT WAGON by wileylaura

Apr 04, 2001 (2:17 pm)

I'M CONSIDERING PURCHASING A 93 LX ESCORT WAGON. FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN, THEY LOOK PRETTY RELIABLE WITH OCCASIONAL AIR CONDITIONING AND IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. JUST LOOKING FOR ANY FEEDBACK FROM OWNERS OF THESE CARS AND ANYTHING TO LOOK OUT FOR...
 
YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT WILEYLAURAHOTMAIL.COM
 
THANKS!

#221 of 432 Hi Beachlov- Sorry to hear about your problems. by pocahontas

Apr 04, 2001 (9:42 pm)

If you don't get a response here soon, you may want to post your question on our Maintenance & Repair Board. Put the word "escort" into the Board Search to see what kind of Ford Escort discussions are on that board.

Also, you may want to check with the nhtsa website, or alldata.com to see what kind of complaints, service bulletins, and recalls are listed for your 93 Escort.

For future reference, you can also find a direct link to the NHTSA's recalls and tsb's in Edmunds.com's Safety section. Good luck and please keep us posted.

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#222 of 432 93 Escort Purchase by riswami

Apr 08, 2001 (6:39 pm)

Hi, I've owned a 93 Escort Wagon since August of 92. Mine is a 5 speed. I've had the following repairs:
Water Pump - 77,000
Radiator - around 100k
Tie Rod Ends - 121k
Ignition - 125k
 
Still have the original exhaust. I replaced the original battery in November of 2000. The battery hadn't died, but why push your luck. I live in Rhode Island; didn't feel like jumping the car and then changing the old one in the cold.
 
I paid 8,788 for the car. Remember looking at a Corolla Wagon when I bought this car. The Toyota sticker was 16k.No one would the Toyota have been a better purchase from a cost standpoint.
 
From what I've heard they are reliable. Not exactly a good performer and some may consider them unrefined, but I'm not going to get rid of mine anytime soon. My A/I still works fine. Car still gets 30 to 35 MPG and I don't baby it.
 
If you found one that is well maintained then I wouldn't hesitate buying it. I not aware of anything to look out for.

#223 of 432 Hi riswami- Thanks for your information & advise. by pocahontas

Apr 08, 2001 (8:11 pm)

Happy Motoring!
 
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