A forum for owners of the rare US Ford Escort Diesel automobile -- to share information, parts sources, tips, questions, etc. New readers should bear in mind that this is a small group: There aren't very many of us Diesel Escort owners out there in the US. So if you find this discussion to be a slow one, join in and help us make it more lively.

Tempo and Mercury Diesel owners are welcome too, as they use the same engine.

Why maintain these 1980's vintage vehicles? The basic reason is that they are reliable commuting cars and "everyday" fuel mileage reports in the 45 to 50 mpg region are common. If you have some "backyard mechanic" capabilities and enjoy working on cars, you will find a lot of information and help in this group.