FORD ESCORT (1990 - 2000)福特护航(1990年至2000年)
If you're looking for an affordable used family hatchback, it's impossible to ignore Ford's Escort.如果你找一个家庭用得起hatchback,也不可能漠视福特的护送. There are, after all, literally thousands from which you can choose.还有,毕竟你可以选择从数以千计. Find a good one and you've got yourself a good buy.找到一份好、好还得自己买. But how to go about it - that's the question...但怎么做,那就是的问题:: Here, we'll be considering the merits of the newest fourth generation-shape model, which had two beauty make-overs during its lifetime, following an original launch in 1990.在这里,我们就要考虑案情的第四代最新型模式曾两次做出美容保其一生在继1990年推出原. The most significant was at the beginning of 1995.最明显的是在1995年初. Buying the most recent example you can afford is a statement that applies to every used car purchase.最近的例子就可以买得起的一项声明中说适用于每个用来买车. However, it's particularly applicable to the Escort.然而,它特别适用于护送. A 1990 car is A to B transport; no more.二是对1990年的汽车运输;不多. A post-1995 example, by contrast, can be a genuinely entertaining driver's car.后95为例,相比之下,可以真正精彩司机的车.
HISTORY历史
The new-shape Escort was launched to generally lukewarm press reception in 1990.新形护送打响普遍冷淡记者招待会1990年. Engines were carried over from the previous range, with the 1.6-litre version basically an enlarged variation of the 1.4-litre 1980 unit.引擎分别结转以前程、有160公升,基本上是扩大了变异版的140公升80年股. Body styles?体风格? Well, the usual wide choice of three and five-door hatches, a four-door saloon called the Orion (which reverted to the `Escort` badge in 1993), an estate and a cabriolet.好,平日广选择3至5门舱口,四门球馆称为猎户(回复徽章`的`护送1993)、地产及cabriolet.
The early cars were criticised roundly for their dull handling, flexing bodies and spongy seats.早期车大肆批评其平淡处理,在显示团体和海绵座位. Ford, to their credit, quickly set to work to put the early problems right.福特,其信用,很快着手把问题早日权. In 1991, the superb 2.0-litre 16v RS2000 was launched.1991年,高超2.0升16vrs2000拉开战幕. A few months later in early 1992, the widely praised 16v Zeta engine arrived in 1.8-litre form to produce a vast improvement in more basic models (though it was also offered in the new XR3i).几个月后,在1992年初,ζ16v发动机的普遍赞扬抵一点八公升形式产生巨大的改善更为基本模式(虽然也有人提出,在新xr3i). The summer saw the launch of the superb RS Cosworth 4x4, originally developed for the rally circuit.暑假推出的高超遥感4-4芯,原本为校庆电路.
At the same time (August 1992), Ford decided it was time for a facelift (which didn't affect the Cosworth).在同一时间(1992年8月),福特决定在此时进行整容(不影响芯). This in fact was more than that.这其实是多说. The whole body was stiffened and strengthened and to display the fact, minor bodywork changes were incorporated.全身被处罚的事实、加强和展示,车身变小了采纳. These included a new corporate 'smiling' oval front grille and minor changes to the tail lamps.这些公司包括了新的微笑的椭圆前门锁及尾部轻微改变灯具.
1993 saw the deletion of the slow-selling XR3i and the Orion name, the availability of the Zeta 16-valve engine in 1.6-litre form and the introduction of a 1.8-litre turbo diesel.1993年法国删减缓慢畅销xr3i和猎户名称ζ获得了16气门发动机,在1.6公升的形式,引进180公升柴油涡轮. Airbags by now were standard fare.收费标准由现在的气袋. More recently, 1995 saw the introduction of a substantially improved range, incorporating further body strengthening measures and a new bonnet and grille.最近,1995年引进了射程大为好转,将进一步强化措施,并组织一个新头盖及门锁.
In 1996, it was announced that the RS2000 and the RS Cosworth variants were to be deleted.在1996年就宣布,对该变种rs2000与遥感分别予以删除. They could not be engineered easily to meet strict new European emission laws.他们不能轻易制造新的欧洲排放符合严格的法律. Ford tried to paper over the cracks by promoting a new `sporting` 115bhp version of the 16v 1.8-litre Escort Si.福特试图对纸张的裂痕推动新版本的'体育'115bhp16v一点八公升护送泗. The Cabriolet range - specifications for which had been changed frequently - was also revised again, now to two models - the Calypso and the Ghia; both 1.6 and 1.8 16v engines were offered.cabriolet的距离规格已经改变常常又再次修改,现在两款的即兴讽刺和ghia;六月一日1.816v两种发动机80707. They were deleted early in 1997.早在1997年他们被删除.
When the new Focus range was launched in October 1998, the Escort range was slimmed down to a series of value for money models dubbed Flight and Finesse.当新的重点范围为1998年10月展开,护送范围缩小到了一系列物有所值的型号称为飞行和手腕. Only the old 1.8-litre turbo diesel and the 16v 1.6-litre petrol engine were offered in five-door and estate bodystyles.只有旧一点八公升柴油涡轮16v和1.6公升汽油发动机,在80707个地产bodystyles门. This range eventually petered out in 2000.终于在2000年这个幅度渐渐平息下来.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
There are so many derivatives it's difficult to know where to start.有那么多衍生的困难知道从何说起. Early examples are little more than practical transport.早期的例子多实用交通工具. Later cars, cabriolets, XR3i models and RS variants are by contrast, surprisingly entertaining.后来车cabriolets,xr3i型号和RS变相比之下,居然消遣. Either way, you'll get yourself a good, reliable family car.不论如何,你就会得到一个好的、可靠的家庭轿车.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
If you must have the cheapest car possible, a 90G 1.3-litre three-door hatchback Escort Popular would cost you in the region of £200.The safer improved models with their distinctive oval grilles came out in August 1992.如果你要便宜的车,一个90g130公升3门hatchback护送流行会使你在改善地区安全英镑94.4%模范独特椭圆格栅出1992年8月. You'll pay around £500 for a five-door 93K Escort 1.4 L.您付出500英镑左右为期5门93k护送四月一日l.
A noisy but frugal 1.8-litre diesel was also offered.但一吵俭朴一点八公升的柴油也优惠. For a good early one, put aside around £600.一个好的初,放下约600英镑. The turbo diesel arrived in February 1994, again a 1.8-litre unit.涡轮柴油抵达了1994年2月,又180公升股. Prices start from about £700.价格从700英镑左右.
What about XR3i hatches?xr3i舱口什么? A 1992J example can be yours for under £400, while a cabriolet example from the same era would cost you around £100 more.1992j一个例子,可以为你下400英镑,而同一时期cabriolet例子会使你周围100多英镑.
Better however, to go for one of the RS2000 models.不过更好,去了一个rs2000型号. If you can find an early 93K car, snap it up.如果你能早日找到93k车,折断了. Prices start at about £1,000.英镑的价格从1000左右. Ultimately of course, there's the 4x4 Cosworth.最终当然,还有四轮驱动的芯. Prices start at £15,000 with 92K plates; add £500 for the rare Lux version.以15000英镑的价格从92k名牌;勒克补充珍稀版本为500英镑.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
Many examples suffer from starter motor and alternator problems.许多例子患上起动马达、发电机问题. You may also expect uneven tyre wear and water leaks.你也期待轮胎磨损不均、水泄. Check that the carpets in the front and rear load deck are dry and that there is no rust beneath them.检查地毯在前方和后方甲板负荷干了,并无生锈下方.
While you're at it, check for rust under the wheelarches and on the battery tray.而你在这,检查下wheelarches锈病和电池托盘. If the car you're looking at has completed over 36,000 miles, also examine the camshaft belt for signs of wear.如果你看汽车已完成了3.6万英里,也为探讨凸轮轴皮带磨损的迹象. Bright colours tend to hold their value for longer.色彩倾向值再举行. Avoid dowdy green or mustard hues.避免或dowdy芥末绿色彩.
Normally aspirated diesels are slow and noisy, so avoid them.通常是缓慢而送气柴油机嘈杂,避免他们. Don't settle for a 1.3 or 1.4-litre version unless you absolutely have to; 16v models can be found at surprisingly affordable prices.定居或不为1.31.4-公升版本,除非你有绝对;16v型号可以负担得起的价格竟然发现. Many examples will of course have had company use.当然有很多例子将公司使用. No bad thing necessarily, as long as you have a full service history on hand.一定不是坏事,只要有充分的服务历史资料.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on a 1992 Escort 1.4 LX) As you might expect, parts are plentiful and relatively inexpensive.(大约1992基于护送四月一日lx)正如你可能期望,零部件很丰富,价格相对低廉. A clutch assembly is around £90.一英镑左右离合器大会90. Front dampers are in the region of £30 each and a set of rears around £30 each.阻尼阵线在该地区的三十元、英镑一套抚养英镑三十元左右. Front brakepads are around £30, a rear and centre exhaust are about £30 and £40, a catalyst about £235.锋brakepads身边英镑30日,中心与后方排气约30英镑英镑40,235英镑左右的催化剂. An alternator is around £170 and a tyre around £40.一个发电机和轮胎约170英镑左右英镑40. A starter motor is just under £95, a front wing about £50, a door mirror is around £45 and a tail lamp is about £30.起动马达仅差一英镑95英镑左右机翼前沿50英镑左右车门镜灯大约45英镑尾巴30. A headlamp is about £60, a radiator is about £160 and a windscreen is around £65.前照灯约一英镑60,160英镑,大约是暖气和英镑左右挡风玻璃65.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
Try and afford a 16-valve version.尝试负担16气门版本. You need a reasonably long test drive to find out why.你需要一个相当长的试驾找出原因. For a start, the Zeta unit's much quieter than the ageing engines that soldiered on in the previous models.作为起点,ζ单位非常宁静,引擎较老化在过去的模式进行战斗. It's also got a great deal more pulling power - which means fewer gear changes - and is more efficient - which means better performance and improved fuel consumption.它也有更多的拉动力很大-也就是说齿轮变化较少,更有效率,这意味着有更好的表现,并改善油耗.
Late in the Escort's life, Ford added deadlocks to complement the key code security system.晚在护送的生命、福特加上沉重补充保障体系的关键码. This is a security feature which can be linked to an alarm/engine immobiliser that responds to any attempt to open the doors, bonnet or boot, hot-wire the engine or steal the radio.这是防伪可连接警报/发动机防盗回应任何试图打开车门头盖或靴,热丝或窃取无线电引擎. Not all diesel versions have the same security precautions as the petrol variants, so make sure you check.并不是所有的柴油版本具有相同内容的治安防范汽油变种,所以你检查督促.
OVERALL 总体
Good value family transport that may just spring an entertaining surprise if you buy carefully.好价运输,可能只是家庭娱乐惊讶你买了春天小心.
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