Ford Escort Van 1.8D Reviews
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★★★★★
“Exceptional van!”
Written on: 07/12/2012 by tom757
My review is on the 1.8D Endura D engine model also the 55 (550KG) model on a 51 plate (2002). I've had my Escort for 6 months now and it's absolutely brilliant. Handles very well for an old chassis and efficiency is a definitely 5 stars. I do 400 miles per week in mine usually motorway driving. It cruises very well at 70MPH with out to much noise and effort!. On the motorways i'de say it is producing 52-55 mpg around town probably i'de say 40-46ish mpg. The gears are very short on this... (read more)
★★★★☆
“BT, PLUS ONE OWNER.”
Written on: 02/12/2012 by plumber13
I have had this van 9 years now and its just passed another MOT , 135000 miles , self employed plumber so it gets driven everyday ,I been quite lucky , but changed oil every 3.000 miles etc I was thinking of changing to something more upmarket but the thought of all the problems that come with modern vans put me off ,at least for another year ,Turbos EGR VALVES ETC this van has been worth the money , the simple diesel engine etc , pity they still dont make em ! (read more)
★★★★☆
“reliable plodder...but look after it!”
Written on: 27/08/2012
great vans....brilliantly reliable and simple diesel engine. well designed overall. BUT..1) watch for rusty sills...keep drainholes clean..including the area joining front wing base. I flush mine out every week.and loads of crud comes out..and 2) after around 110,000 miles the diesel injection pump can leak......pricey to replace!. 3) keep an eye out for battery shorting...I have heard of some vans/cars just sparking off and resulting in underbonnet fires!. I wax my van every week and clean... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Escort Van 75 petrol/lpg...BEST KEPT SECRET FOR CHEAP...”
Written on: 05/08/2012
I have had my Escort van now for 4 years.Bought it in 2008 with only 19,000 miles on the clock. paid £2.400 for It top price I know but little used by the previous owners ,,must be one of the last registered one being a 52 plate.,,factory fitted lpg system Yes its dated but this van looks fantastic,has cult status now and if you keep on top of the bodywork ..clean and polish it regularly will stand out against any vehicle.Just had mine signaged for my business so even more important now to... (read more)
★★★★★
“Flat diesel 55 bullet proof”
Written on: 28/05/2012 by mini13 (1 review written)
Hi i have had my escort van now a year and ok its due for a service it has passed every mot from new it has 2 owners from new 65,000 miles its lovely to drive and it has been used as a van to tow to load up to sleep in driving thousands of miles all over the country picking up furniture or engines it has been driven hard and it keeps going i would say to anyone to buy one ok keep on top of the rust and it will live forever mine has never failed to start from -14c to 28c never gets hot 55+mpg... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“will not pull up hills even without weight in ”
Written on: 11/05/2012 by mdw7773
ive been told told all of these 1.8 diesel non turbo engines are slow ive had three of these vans now the one i have now has power steering and seems as though it wouldnt pull the skin of a rice pudding but the two ive had before without power steering were a hell of a lot faster is this the reason or has anyone got any advice what would make it any faster ive done all of the servicing plus turned the diesel pump up and is still the same and idont want to change the engine any advice would... (read more)
★★★★★
“still alive escort van”
Written on: 10/02/2012
iv had my van 1.8 d none turbo van for 8months and loveing it. payed 500pound 109,000 on clock mint in and out. no rust and carpeted all inside floor roof and sides. got it after passing my test 3months erlya. amazing, been ramed in the side by a bwm 320i which wrote the bmx off and only damaged driver door. been replaced. been rames in the back by a 2012 307 which was wrote off. butt only bent the rear bumper and both doors. my father in law used it to go fishing and dint putt handbrake on... (read more)
★★★★★
“Cheapest van to run ever but slow.. very slow”
Written on: 09/11/2011 by surferireland (12 reviews written)
Brilliant little van, cheap to run, easy to work on - noisy and slow. Hard to beat though for price, insulate the back of it and its alot quieter. Ours was black, and looked a little bit wide boy but you dont buy this van for image, or maybe you do...... (read more)
★★★★☆
“having a few problems with my escort 55 d turbo.”
Written on: 16/10/2011
ive had my van for about 6 months now, it is my first van. i love it and just about everything about it. one small problem, (well i hope its a small problem) is that every so often im getting a load high pitched squeaking noise from underneath the van. it sounds a bit like somthing is stuck to the wheel, however, the noise only comes when i accelorate or if im goin a little too fast for the gear that im in. im thinking it could be one of three things, the clutch? the gearbox? or the turbo?... (read more)
★★★★☆
“ford escort 55d van”
Written on: 10/06/2011
i bought my escort van around 12 months AGO.IT is black in colour ,WHICH im told is a little RARE.IT gives good mpg and is good enough to drive ANYWHERE.IM running 15" rs turbo alloys on it which just finish it off NICELY.IT went for mot recently and passed without any problem WHATSOEVER.IT is a good little workhorse and im happy to drive it every DAY.THE only downside is its basic inside but im looking to improve it in the near future (RECARO seats and new INTERIOR/DASH,NEW cd player and... (read more)
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★★★★☆
“Had my Escort van for two and a half years now. Bought...”
Written on: 18/03/2011
Had my Escort van for two and a half years now. Bought it for £500 and spent £300 for MOT. It sailed through the last MOT. Just changed Rear gearbox mounting and new shoes, spot of welding on the nearside sill and it'll be good for another couple of years. Never lets me down. (read more)
★★★★★
“IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A ULTRA RELIABLE VAN WHICH IS...”
Written on: 12/12/2010
IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A ULTRA RELIABLE VAN WHICH IS EXCEKLLENT ON FUEL GET YOUR SELF ONE,,,IF YOU LOVE SPEED THESE VANS WONT BE FOR YOU, I HAVE THE TURBO MODEL WHICH GIVES BIT MORE BHP WOULD DRIVE HER ANYWHARE ,,,TEN OUT OF TEN (read more)
★★★★☆
“Ive had my escort van for 2 years now. Has had a few...”
Written on: 08/11/2010
Ive had my escort van for 2 years now. Has had a few minor problems but been very reliable overall. Im running the XR3I wheels on her, 195/50/R15 She handles lovely for an escort and always on the button. could do with a turbo but its pretty good overall. I would recommend 1 any day. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I am on my second. I use it as my main vehicle, plus...”
Written on: 16/09/2010
I am on my second. I use it as my main vehicle, plus it can carry allsorts of things as well. I looked at lots of different cars and concluded this was the cheapest thing to run. I have one of the last ones, a 52 plate, and replaced my P reg one last year. This one has power steering, which helps.
Of course they are slow, but so what? They have always been reliable through all weather. Should be able to keep this one going for a good few years yet.
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★★☆☆☆
“Just got a scrap one! £50 for a 51 plate escort van,...”
Written on: 07/09/2010
Just got a scrap one! £50 for a 51 plate escort van, cylinder head gasgit gone as well as all the water, gear stick falling out the bottom, otherwise looks good in white (a new white van man!). 109k on the clock. New exhaust, one duff tyre. Deisel 1.8 turbo. Go faster stripes on it when I have done the repairs! (read more)
★★★★★
“i too am on my 4th escort,didnt know bout the wheel...”
Written on: 01/08/2010
i too am on my 4th escort,didnt know bout the wheel thing ,will try it.each one ive had ive notched over 150,000 on,theyre the b@@@@@@s if youre poor like me,who needs a vivarro anyway...id take mine to the ends of the earth,love drivin it,why did they stop,focus wouldve made a good van.daft eads,.so easy to drive,fuel economy good and you aint ever gonna get done for speeding. (read more)
★★★★★
“best thing since sliced panloaf, great on fuel, parts...”
Written on: 14/02/2010
best thing since sliced panloaf, great on fuel, parts cheap etc (read more)
★★★★★
“Im on my 4th escort van.They are a good work horse and...”
Written on: 21/06/2009 by vmaxman (1 review written)
Im on my 4th escort van.They are a good work horse and just keep going Maintenance is cheap and esay.I look after this Ford Escort Van 1.8D far more than the others as they stopped making them in 2002. (read more)
★★★★★
“Ford Escort best small mobile service van ever made mk...”
Written on: 29/05/2009
Ford Escort best small mobile service van ever made mk 5.6 if maintained 100 percent reliable just a shame ford forgot to proper wax protect the sills and the floors. Td model brilliant. (read more)
★★★☆☆
“MOTs are a nightmare. My Ford Escort van 1999 less...”
Written on: 18/12/2008
MOTs are a nightmare. My Ford Escort van 1999 less than 60000 on clock ex-Royal Mail. Last 3 MOTs have cost me over £1500. Heater packed up long ago. New clutch needed at 55000? Stearing problems alone £500. Rust is becoming a concern as is an oil leak as is loss of power stearing fluid!
Dont bother buy a vw caddy instead.
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★★★★★
“Easy to fuel, and are real workhorses and go on...”
Written on: 11/12/2008
Easy to fuel, and are real workhorses and go on forever. A large carrying area an can carry thing such as ladder with no problem.
All in all a fab van as I now own 3... I would highly recomend.
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★★★★☆
“I am now on my 4th Ford Escort van. My 1st was a mk 3...”
Written on: 10/08/2008 by Phoobar (1 review written)
I am now on my 4th Ford Escort van. My 1st was a mk 3 with an 1117cc petrol engine. I basically drove it into the ground, but whilst doing that I learnt to really enjoy it. The 1st thing that is needed on any escort van is a set of 14" rims, either steel or alloy, this is because the standard 13" rims have a 155/ 90 profile tyre on them, and the ride in corners, even with a light load feels decidedly 'washy.' my first set were the XR3 egg poachers, with 185/60's on them, and the overall ride... (read more)
Johnny Five's Response to Phoobar's Review
Written on: 03/02/2010
I found this review very helpful because...i have a van like this and wasnt sure how often to change filters and stuff thanks for the information...PS your right about the wheels and tyres i put 15 inch alloys on it and the diffrence is very noticeable..........
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★★★★★
“I have had a 1.8 diesel Escort van for about 6 months...”
Written on: 28/06/2007 by wabbithunter
I have had a 1.8 diesel Escort van for about 6 months now and I have found it very reliable, it has never let me down and starts 1st time whatever the weather. I would most definitely recommend it to anybody who needs a cheap run around. (read more)
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Edwinedkins's Response to vmaxman's Review
Written on: 24/11/2010
I found this review somewhat helpful because...I'm still thiking about what to buy.