1987 Ford Escort GT commercial

[adztegb18c]

the british spec looked better in my opinion

[TRDfalken]

the 80,s scare me

[djkenny]

How is no power a BAD thing? I love my 92 VW GTI because it does NOT have power windows... these are sporty cars, not Caddies. New VW's are stupid compared to pre 93's, I don't want all that crap that breaks in my car.

[004482rb]

the escort was better than the tempo in my opinion

[DoctorWho50Years]

doesnt look anywhere near as good as the UK model of the same time.

also... peugeot 205 headlights?!

[chambers104]

oh man..i remember when they use d to say that.."have you driven a ford lately" i havent heard that for a while lol. the escort gt looks just like a fox body mustang,just smaller.

[soyntgo4it]

I had an 88 GT and 89 LX SunSport loved them both. I loved these cars you could give it a real beating and they just kept going.. Ahhh Memories.. Wish I could find one cause I would so buy one that was in Mint condition

[1989NikeMcfly]

I myself have a 1989 Ford Escort GT. I think it a pretty kick ass vehicle.

[smithraymond09029]

My buddy had one of these as his ride in 1992. At just 5 years old the car had a ton of problems.

[yorgle11]

Hardly ever see these anymore, and I can't remember when I last saw one that still had the original "GT" thing painted on it. I always thought that bit looked silly.

Good car though, very popular used car in the 90s.

[johntuohy]

Gimme a Mercury Lynx anyday

[CerebralAssassin1977]

I use to have an 87 GT and this car was so fast. I miss it. I ended up blowing the motor ad couldnt find parts for this car anywhere. I remember when they were a dime a dozen at the wreckers.....now your lucky to find one anywhere.

[whoohaaXL]

My ex-girlfreind's sister had one of these, 87' GT. It had a bad water pump and they never got around to fixing it. I asked to take it around the block real quick before it gt it's temp up and I belive the redline was 5500rpm IIRC, I took it up to 7k. No rev limiter ;)

[THCmuzicalmasta]

man american escorts look shite ! look at the grill and rear tail lights ! even the front indicators are whack, get yourself a uk spec xr3i or rs turbo, a real ford :)

[eunicejules]

Who gives a fuck

[djkenny]

My Mom had a white EXP Sport Coupe... essentially a GT 2 seater, really. Those are rare. It handled well. It was peppy, not quite a GTI of the era, but reasonably responsive. I would not say it was the best in it's class in just about anyway, but they were reliable enough, looked great, efficient and pretty fun to drive. #1 benefit was they were a decent price for what you got. For 9 grand you could get a loaded one, not too easy to find a new GTI then for that cheap.

[djkenny]

There is a clean 87 one for sale, $300 in my hood. VERY straight, burgundy, clean. The ad on the window says "does not start". I am curious. Not sure what it needs. Common issues?

[boofdfast]

That was the BEST looking generation of Escort GT EVER. Try finding one of those cars, now.

[bestamerica]

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oh no,,,

i dont like this car,,,

1 - no have 2 amber yellow lights on the rear,,,

2 - front grille is a blocked and not enough cooler air to the radiator,,,

3 - two backup lights are too small and not enough bright light

[sim2lew]

@bestamerica Will you shut up about lights? The rear lights are evidently adequate as this car was one of the safest of it's time. Evidently the front is also adequate as they didn't overheat much. Get your facts right before posting.

[bestamerica]

sim2lew,

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dont use 2 words - YOU / YOUR on me,,,

dont shut me up,,,

dont insult me,,,

my mouth cannot typewrite on this keyboard about lights,,,

go ahead arguement to automaker

[sim2lew]

@bestamerica I DO NOT WANT TO. RED IS FINE IN THE USA. STOP TRYING TO CHANGE THE WORLD.

[BigAl444]

@bestamerica One thing you're missing is there was an air scoop in the middle of the lower spoiler in the front. This pushed air up into the radiator, so the smaller slots was a non-issue. I had a black '87 GT with all the option minus tilt steering and cruise control. 12 years, 165,000 miles. Never a major breakdown, original clutch! Ended up donating it but it still ran fine and still got 450 miles per tank. Fun to drive. People used to make me open the door to show them the passive seat belt

[bestamerica]

BigAl444,

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that is good take care of the car,,,

but not for me

[Redrum4409]

the old escort gt's were cool imo... they looked like a mini 5.0!

[firepepper64]

i had a black 87 escort Gt when i was 17 loved then got a white 93 escort gt when i turned 19 the best back in the days!

[MattTheSaiyan]

Bring these back.

[kylereece22]

The music rules. As does the car.

[rezek71]

@niosa5 ---EVERYBODY in high school wanted one of these!

[seattlehawkins]

@rezek71 you're old'ish! JK

[GETRDUN]

My favorite Escort was the GT, loved the styling.

[illinidorry]

bahahaha

[c0c0asauce]

love the pew pew at :20 lol

[forgetpolitics]

Great memories in a 93 escort. Some of them are really crappy but that's just part of the charm!

[PoormansEG]

I owned a 88 and 90 EGT. Love those cars.

[cannondalem600]

I still have my 86 GT as a daily driver. 290K on original engine/transmission.

[dentalsalespro]

@cannondalem600 had an 86 GT White that I gave to my sister in 91 and she couldn't drive stick. That car car was awesome

[accordguy0325]

@cannondalem600

My brother had one with similar mileage... I assume though you're aware that the GT used a German built Mazda engine instead of a Ford engine- hence its reliability.

[oyicu]

@accordguy0325 but mazda engines are pretty crappy....

[accordguy0325]

@oyicu

Back in the day they used to be good - lol

[racingchamp101]

@oyicu and the ford tranny was even worse

[cannondalem600]

@accordguy0325

Actually, it is not the Mazda engine, that came around 1991 when the GT had the Mazda 1.8L engine. Mine has the 1.9 EFI HO (high output!) engine rated at 115 HP. Has 302,xxx as of today!

[boofdfast]

@accordguy0325 Not THIS gen of Escort GT. Get your facts right, buddy. This one had the Ford 1.9 HO engine.

[accordguy0325]

@boofdfast

My mistake big man ; )

[boofdfast]

@accordguy0325 As long as you admit, you're wrong... we'll get along. Just kidding. ;)

[djkenny]

@accordguy0325 not until 1991. These were American made. However, the 16 valver from Mazda that came in 1991 was superior.

[ffemt99]

@cannondalem600 lucky you. ive been on the hunt for another late 80's escort gt. so far no luck lol

[sfhawkeye]

@ffemt99 hey you still lookin? This ones in Wisconsin but its an 89 EGT

minneapolis(dot)craigslist(dot­)org/wsh/cto/2303062221.html

[debrajl529]

Ugly, but looks fun

[MN12BIRD]

@debrajl529 Ugly? Really? Heck I think it looks pretty darn good for an 80's "sporty" hatch. Ground effects, big fog lights, spoiler all on a little coupe body. Honestly compare it to other FWD cars from 1987 and it looks pretty good if you ask me! Almost looks like some Japanese sport hatches from the era like say a Toyota Levin GTV. Nothing wrong with that!

[boofdfast]

@MN12BIRD Say what? Are you serious? The Escort looks NOTHING like a Levin. Two totally different animals. It doesn't look like the AE86 OR AE92 Levins. Maybe, if you squint your eyes real hard, they look the same. :/

[averagejustin]

now that's an escort i would drive. it looks awesome

[U3X6785]

I had a 1990 ford escort and the 1.9 engines seem to crap out at 100,000 to 120,000 miles regardless...

[mom2huskies]

Sounds like the Escort I used to have.

[corollamandx89]

got a 143 thousand on my 1.9 and it runs strong

[U3X6785]

diamond in the rough then

[moneybelt22]

had an 87 escort gt engine seized at 118,900 ,

got 50 dollars for it at the dealership

the suspension rotted so the strut was holding up the back end of the car

[U3X6785]

sounds about right...I gave mine to goodwill.

[sexyjefflynne72]

My family drives a maroon '87 Ford Escort GT. I always think of them when I see one!

[88ESCORTGT]

I have a mint 1988 Escort GT that has never been out in the winter , I love it

[patrickd844]

For sale??? Early 88 or late 88 Escort?

[88ESCORTGT]

not for sale at all . early 88 before they change and look like the 89 and 90

[ffemt99]

are you aware how hard it is to find the g1s anywhere.

[dkorda]

FUCK YEAHHH!! ESCOT GT's HAULED ASS!!

[djkenny]

I am glad I bought a 87 Turbo Sprint and 92 VW GTI 16v...but when the 86 Escort GT came out I was totally taken by it's styling. The performance improved in the later generation, but they are still good looking cars. Thanks for the commercial.

[Fuzi719]

I bought a GT new in January 1988. I still have it and the only things it has required is standard maintenance and just recently a new clutch. I still average 26mpg around town and 37mpg on the highway. It loves to be driven hard and can take the twist roads with ease because it has so much low-end torque that modern 4-valve engines lack. And it still looks good, too, with original paint.

[ffemt99]

if you ever want to sell let me know

[cmaninmn]

Yes, I have, and it sux.

[721studios]

I used to have one and mustangs would try to race me at lights.. lol.

[thebonefish]

I had one in high school and people thought it was a 87-93 mustang, lol.

[george3681]

yea people think its a mini stang lol

[jakesaintsrow123]

did you race them or what??

[springagain38]

I bought a white one new, in '87, and I still have her. Drove it for 2 winters, then winter stored her since. It has only 77,000 kms. Talk about mint!! Totally original, with the execption of the exhaust, and tires. 1 owner, and only 1 driver for 21 yrs. Kinda cool huh? Beat that.LMAO. Really not sure what to do with her at this point. Sell or hang on. I love the dear little thing. Manual of course. She is sporty, quick, and tight as the day she was new. Really, just broken in.

[pursuit989]

That awsome man, i worked at a Ford Dealer back then as a porter, and i beat the heck out of those cars. I got to give it one thing, you hardly ever saw an Escort in for any problems, beside maint. stuff. Good little cars, i would keep it.

[BUSTLEBUTT]

I had a white one in college; it was a lot of fun to drive and got great gas mileage. Shame Ford is outta the pocket-rocket biz...

[vwplanet]

I had a red 87 Escort GT during college -- was a lot of fun and easily blew the doors off the other little compact cars of the day -- wish I'd taken better care of mine then...I know better now. Looking to buy one in excellent condition if anyone wants to sell to good home. Let me know!!!

[Beatleologist]

I bought one these red GT's new in 1988. It was a fun car.