[jamesmetairie]

#1 thing you need to do is locate a mechanic that knows ford vehicles and that will treat you honestly.maybe a ford tech that opened his own shop. or ask your friends to recommend a good shady tree mechanic they trust .or tell the guys at auto zone,etc. and ask them to recommend somebody honest they know. buying a newer used car can easily turn into a nightmare with headaches. 96 escort,s are probly more reliable than the average used car out on the street. plus if you,re gonna buy from a used car lot = do not ! repeat = do not buy a newer used car. question = what,s the year ,make and model and mileage of the newer used car you,re looking at?