A transformed driving experience was also part of the package. Direct steering, together with a balanced and composed chassis, helped the Escort take on the class leaders. Unlike the original RS, this model excelled in motorsport. Supplied new by Ford main dealer Mitchells in Hailsham and supplied to its new owner on the 31th January This example has a lovely history file. The original Ford service book contains 10 main dealer service stamps up to , the first being its mile or 3 months after delivery service at 1, miles.
In any form? Not as often as it once was. As a result, all of the models are starting to appreciate and become classic cars. Earlier MK5 examples are particularly susceptible to it. Common spots to check are the sills, the bulk head, the rear arches, around the filler and the rear section of the chassis along with the rear subframe.
The engines are pretty hardy if they have been maintained properly. Check around the side of the block for oil leaks as this can indicate a faulty head gasket. This is quite a common issue on the 1. The Zetecs are a little more durable. But be sure to start the engine and listen out for any knocks or untoward noises.
Be sure to take the car for a drive, listen out for any knocks or rattles. Modified examples are also common. So, check if any modifications have been made, and by who. I drove one of the early pre-facelift models of the MK5. The lovely 1. As I mentioned above, the design of the car was slated by critics for being bland. Personally, I quite like it. So, I think the critics were a bit harsh myself. As far as the engine is concerned, I sort of agree with them. It is a little bit noisy and for want of a better word, unrefined.
Certainly, when compared to the Volkswagen Golf of the same era. The 1. It pulls well and keeps up with modern traffic with ease. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Performance performance.
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These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Advertisement advertisement. Another indication of warped disks can be steering vibration at speed with in extreme cases, a pulsing effect felt on the brake pedal.
Rear brake cylinders have been known to leak so check for fluid deposits. The Mk6 2wd also does not have the load-apportioning valve.
Mk5 rear brakes actually use discs for normal braking and a pair of small shoes for the parking brake. These shoes are inside the hub and can be troublesome, check that the hand brake holds the car with the approximately clicks. If there is an irritating squeak from the rear of the car when driving, this can be the return springs of the load-apportioning valves. A de-rust of these springs and a dose of wd40 cures it. Generally, the ABS is reliable; the warning light should come on when the ignition is switched on, and then go out quickly.
Check by doing a hard brake test that the ABS is functioning as its possible the warning bulb has been removed. On the mk6 2wd when you pull away and reach rpm in 1st gear, the abs system will do a self-test and you should hear a small 'click' as the valves open and close themselves.
Kerbed alloys may indicate an unloved motor and mean you'll need to get the alignment set up. Shock absorbers last roughly , miles, for normal road use. Dampers and springs differ between Mk5 and Mk6. There are limited aftermarket options for the 4x4 with only one company producing lowering springs. Cars fitted with 16" or 17" wheels can suffer from inner edge tyre wear if not set up correctly. Rear wheel bearings are prone to failure. Wheels - Mk5 and Mk5a used 15" split 5 spoke polished alloy wheels that were one of the most cursed items on the vehicle due to them been prone to corrosion.
However, any good wheel restorer can revive them to there full glory. The Mk6 uses painted 15" 5 spoke wheels also used on the SI and Cabriolet models. It is possible to fit 17" or even 18" wheels to all marks of the RS, reduced ride height and wheel arch modifications may be required over 16" though. Rust: Fords best friend! Check everywhere! Mk5 has a bad problem on the rear quarter where the filler cap is, the design lets water settle and cause the panel to rust from the inside!
Any sign of excessive stone chipping to the front of the car, should be repaired before rust can take a hold. This is combated by using special lock lubricate. The battery tray, front footwell floor pan and along the inner sill where it meets with the floor pans inside the car can also rust badly. Check too the rear chassis legs as these are prone to severe corrosion.
Interior - Apart from the standard checks to confirm mileage to actual use, such as seat wear, pedal rubber wear and steering wheel wear, the following should be noted. The mk5 seat frame was prone to cracking, resulting in renewal nessercery as repair or welding is not advised but possible. On all models, annoying dash rattles and creaks can be evident, which at times, can prove almost impossible to locate.
Any boot dampness which is apparent can be caused by dislocated sunroof drains. These are pipes that run down behind the boot side trim and can sometimes become dislocated from the exit flaps they are located in. Its just a case of re positioning them back into the flaps and securing them with a cable tie, something Ford should have done in the first place.
Security - The standard Ford keys have a tendency to wear. Although this doesn't effect door locks, it does the fuel cap. Ensure the Red Key is present when buying as its only the Red key that can program new keys to the system.
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