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2 unusual facts about Ford Escort


Ford Motor Company Philippines

In 1963, the company became the Ford Philippines Corporation (FPC) Production began in 1967 with the Fiera AUV, Escort sedan, Cortina sedan and Granada sedan.

Lead Replacement Petrol

Older cars frequently seen on Britain's roads at the time which used the fuel included the 1976-1983 Ford Fiesta, 1980-1986 Ford Escort, all but the newest Ford Sierras and most 1980s Austin Rover models.


Broadspeed

Further racing success followed with Ford Escorts and Capris before switching to British Leyland products, initially in the form of the Triumph Dolomite Sprint.


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2009 Rally Isle of Man

The Post-Historic class was won by Steve Smith/John Nichols also driving a Porsche 911 and Classic section won by Gwyndaf Evans/John Nichols with a Ford Escort.

New England Forest Rally

The 1999 event saw 1984 World Rally Champion Stig Blomqvist drive the late Carl Merrill's Ford Escort Cosworth to victory over 83 National and Divisional teams.

Volkswagen Pointer

It was assembled in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, alongside its rebadged cousin the Ford Escort MkV.