Ford Escort is known all over Europe. The last generation, which was called Bolero 2, were assembled at the factory in Płońsk. The last modernization of the car was carried out in 1995 year. Then an oval air intake with a black grille and combined headlights with turn signals were introduced, without frames. Inside, the instrument panel was expanded, adding an oval analog clock and very neat oval switches were used. In addition, the grade of plastics has been changed, from which it was made and upholstery materials, which contributed to the liveliness of the interior.
For traders, a station wagon is of interest, which has become very popular in our market. Unlike vans, it allows you to conveniently transport four people and large luggage.
The basic equipment includes, among others: driver's airbag, roof rail, trunk blind, fog lights and radio installation with loudspeakers. A wide range of additional equipment is also offered, including, among others: air conditioning, passenger airbag, ABS and heated windscreen.
The interior is well known to fans of this brand. Slightly refurbished, but only in terms of colors and materials. Functionality and ergonomics have been refined for a long time. Very clearly visible and legible indicators, buttons and control switches are within easy reach. The efficient heating system maintains the desired temperature in winter and ventilates the interior well in summer. One year version 2000 has a slightly changed instrument panel: the cable-driven odometer and odometer were replaced by an electronic version, electrical equipment was enriched with a delay for turning off the interior lighting.
There is no steering wheel adjustment to achieve maximum driving satisfaction. As a substitute for this function, a rocker-type adjustment of the driver's seat position was introduced.
In the station wagon, the user has a spacious luggage space for development, which can be loaded with the declared mass 550 kg. This car is available on the Polish market after the grille has been installed, separating the passenger and cargo space, is homologated as a truck. Unfortunately, a grille installed in the truck limits the length of the trunk to 1 metra.
The station wagon is powered by a sixteen-valve Zetec series engine with a capacity 1,6 dm3 and power 66 kW. Ford prides itself on being environmentally friendly with this power unit, and achieving good parameters. The engine is obviously "strong", but above 2500 revolutions per minute is not flexible, and his fuel appetite fluctuates around the city 10 dm3na 100 kilometers. The best result that was achieved during operation is 8,5 dm3, unloaded. The engine provides the vehicle with a curb weight 1135 kg maximum speed 177 km / h and achievement 100 km / h w 12,2 seconds. Acceleration time in fourth gear from speed 50 do 100 km / h is 14,9 seconds, this gives the driver the ability to move efficiently in city traffic and on routes.
The second power unit is the Endura turbo-diesel with power 66 kW. It has high torque already at 2000 rotations per minute, which greatly facilitates driving and allows you to obtain satisfactory acceleration. His fuel appetite remains at a level 7 dm3 of diesel fuel per 100 km. However, the engine is much louder than its petrol brother and produces vibrations that can be felt in the cabin.
The buyer must take this into account, that the station wagon is louder than the saloon. It is influenced by the sounds of the exhaust system and the sound of the soundboard, which the long body creates. The observed car has passed so far 27 thousand. km. Equipment squeaks in the luggage compartment when driving over uneven surfaces, both with an unfolded and folded blind. The car has a bouncy, hard suspension and unloaded it tends to bounce.
The electronic ignition system and fuel injection system do not require routine maintenance. Replacing the candles is as follows 45 thousand. km. During the annual operation, in which the vehicle has traveled 27 thousand. km, caused no trouble. There were no assembly faults in the two cars in use, because they weren't there. It is known from practice (I am dealing with different versions of Escort from 1990 year), that the materials used to make the interior are durable and stand the test of time. It is a bit worse with the durability of brake blocks and front suspension arms, which are a bit too weak for our roads, but the time will come for their replacement. In copies from lat 1992-94 (data from the intensive use of three cars) wishbones were replaced every 50-60 thousand. km, complete clutch approx. 70 thousand. km, combined light switch, co 90 thousand. km. The steering gear needed to be serviced after 130 thousand. km, and the shock absorbers, exhaust system, the alternator was replaced after 150 thousand. km mileage.
Ford took a simple solution, Perfectly facilitating the operation of less careful students of driving license courses. Well, the plugs of all operating fluid tanks, the control and supplementing of which is at the user's discretion are marked in yellow.
The Ford Escort is a comprehensively proven design, using the experience gained over many years of production. The functionality of this model has been confirmed by the market.