Hi, I've had a couple of escorts, both N reg, one a Mexico 1.6, the other a 1.6 SI, sold both recently. Mileage 84,000 and 63,000 respectively. Both cars had minor probs, but nothing major. Tickover could be erratic, upto 2000 rpm and down to 50 rpm! on both cars, but not effecting normal open road driving, which on both cars was excellent and never missed a beat. The tickover always fixed itself by turning off engines and restarting, and was ok for a week or so. Apparently a simple repair could resolve but never bad enough to warrant cost! Rocker gasket leaks, easy to fix as long as u have a star bolt kit to remove the throttle bracket, spark plugs can stick (long service item) so loosen off every six months and re- tighten, NEVER cold start and only leave engine on for a couple of seconds!!! let it run until the computer thinks its warmed up -a couple of mins is OK (its like trying to start with a manual choke stuck open other wise) next time u try!!! ALWAYS use Ford filters and plugs, especially oil filter, too long to explain just do it! Never had the alarms play up except new switch for drivers door pick up. Ignition barrel can be sticky, silicon spray helps inside and a little grease on the key now and again! New barrels are not too dear but I never needed one. The fan motor packed up on one, scrap yard easy find and cheap. The engine never suffered from the effects of a little overheating, I can say from my experience the head gaskets seem pretty tough!? The SI carried my son safely round the dales of Yorkshire for eighteen months, wearing federal hero tyres (great budget treads). Both cars are still buzzing around with new owners, so 1995 was maybe a good year for the escort? I would still have both cars now but for a small windfall, hope this info has been of some use.
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trigger_mike 02.12.2003 (02.12.2003)
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