NO START
Ive changed the battery, ignition coil , ignition module ,spark plugs and all it does is turn over .Whats next ?
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1985 Ford Escort Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Markus A
Mar 27, 2012
Just bought it with 100€ and it was worth of every penny and lasted until all the electric wires suddenly burned. I had a Brazilian version with a 1.6 german engine -not a rocket, but reliable. The real bargain would be the RS Turbo -model.Mar 27, 2012
by David H
Jun 01, 2011
Performance: Only a 1.6 so is not fast, even though this XR3i is supposed to be a sporty model. But it was built in 1985! Brakes are Ok. Handled Ok. A bit understeery.
Build Quality: Good, Nothing to go wrong on this car!
Appearence: Lovely. Had £7,000 worth or restoration work not long ago so was lovely.
Cost of Ownership: Heavy on fuel for a 1.6, but again this is a 1985 car. Classic car insurence though, so very cheap.
Fun Factor: Great fun. Everyone loves a Fast FordJun 01, 2011
by Derek B
Sep 16, 2010
Well it was all I could afford at the time!
Should never have bought it, it was a complete shed.
Rusted like made! I mist have replaced almost every replacable part on it and it still kept breaking down.
Was a delightfull "primer" blue colour!Sep 16, 2010
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by Markus A
Mar 27, 2012
Just bought it with 100€ and it was worth of every penny and lasted until all the electric wires suddenly burned. I had a Brazilian version with a 1.6 german engine -not a rocket, but reliable. The real bargain would be the RS Turbo -model.Mar 27, 2012
by David H
Jun 01, 2011
Performance: Only a 1.6 so is not fast, even though this XR3i is supposed to be a sporty model. But it was built in 1985! Brakes are Ok. Handled Ok. A bit understeery.
Build Quality: Good, Nothing to go wrong on this car!
Appearence: Lovely. Had £7,000 worth or restoration work not long ago so was lovely.
Cost of Ownership: Heavy on fuel for a 1.6, but again this is a 1985 car. Classic car insurence though, so very cheap.
Fun Factor: Great fun. Everyone loves a Fast FordJun 01, 2011
by Derek B
Sep 16, 2010
Well it was all I could afford at the time!
Should never have bought it, it was a complete shed.
Rusted like made! I mist have replaced almost every replacable part on it and it still kept breaking down.
Was a delightfull "primer" blue colour!Sep 16, 2010
by Charlie T
Jun 24, 2009
very nice car not many of them left less than 500 now one of fords first ever turbo'd cars came with a 1.6 8v turbo cvh engine only ever came in diamond white but 2 in black did slip the net & 4 painted in red for data post rally cars Jun 24, 2009
by Aaron K
May 31, 2009
Well, it got pretty good gas mileage, but I could never get the idle right - always killed if I completely let off the gas. Typical 80's Ford - broke all the time and totally gutless. What can I say - it was my first car, and you always remember that for the freedom it gives you. Also, what color was it? It was blue-green-silver. I never knew what to tell people. May 31, 2009
by Joshua B
Dec 28, 2008
Could never get the poor thing to pass emitions so the Escort and I quickly parted ways. For that short time I tried to drive it like a Rally Sport. The interior was still in good shape for a car that was ten years old. Fun lil hatchback.Dec 28, 2008
by Paul P
Nov 01, 2008
My Escort 1.3L was one of my favourite cars. I always dreamed of owning an RS 1600i or an RS Turbo, but sadly never did. Dreaming aside, the 1.3 CVH engine, mated to a four speed manual gearbox gave adequate performance. It was a reliable car and only ever needed a head gasket changing. B717 ABHNov 01, 2008
by Marc S
Jul 20, 2008
The Escort RST is a classic old school motor looks great and goes well. The performance of the car is great very quick well give a subaru a run for its money! very fun to drive but touque steer can be a probley but it does make it more fun!!! Jul 20, 2008
by Ryan Q
Apr 26, 2008
it was my fist car pretty reliable, went cheap. got cheap.Apr 26, 2008
by Charlie P
Apr 14, 2008
My mom bought it new at a dealer in California for a mere five grand. Amazing how cheap cars were back then. It was just a basic car, with no A/C, no power options, standard transmission. A nice reliable car that got the job done.Apr 14, 2008
by Sam W
Mar 07, 2008
17" azev alloys
cosworth disc conversion
Mar 07, 2008
by Nathen H
Feb 12, 2008
My BELOVED cabby! Full S1 turbo conversion, Koni adjustable suspension, lowered 50mm on Pi springs with koni polyurethane bumpstops (front and rear), Goodridge braided hoses, Rear disc conversion, Mongoose GrpA stainless exhaust, adjustable anti-roll bar, rear anti-roll bar, single wiper conversion, power hood, Mk IV dash and s2 loom with heated screen, Clifford concept 500 alarm with microwave sensors, push button start and League 075 17" alloy wheels :)Feb 12, 2008
by Goldfigga W
Jan 10, 2008
This was a 'runaround car' while I was saving up for my next motor. It was a bag of nails really not far off the one pictured. Can't grumble though because I got it cheap off a good friend. It was a 1300cc.Jan 10, 2008
by Natasha V
Jan 08, 2008
it was okJan 08, 2008
by Philip D
Jan 06, 2008
only had it for 3 months was kinda pushed into getting it by my dad it was a 1.3L in blue C reg.Jan 06, 2008
by Daniel J
Dec 03, 2007
left it stood on driveway til it rotted away.Dec 03, 2007
by Simon W
Nov 11, 2007
My first carNov 11, 2007
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Fusebox layout
Hi there, please help we are just looking for a picture of the fusebox layout for Ford Escort 1985 cvh motor. The fusebox is shot and no longer has a cover so cannot know which fuse goes where. Thank you
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1985 Ford Escort Pricing
Original MSRP
$6,236 to $9,296Price range
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Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM radio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Audio System
AM radio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM radio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM radio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy