In 1981 the Mark III won the European Car of the Year award, fighting off the Fiat Panda and the Austin Metro. The two door Escort Van went on sale in February, a little later than planned because so many Mark II vans remained in stock, and it had twin rear doors and small windows behind the front doors to help visibility. The car was criticized by the press for the knock kneed stance of its suspension, with positive camber at the front and negative camber at the rear.
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manufactured by Ford of Europe from 1968 until 2004
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The Escort Mark III was voted European Car of the Year in 1981
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The Escort Mark III was voted European Car of the Year in 1981
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manufactured by Ford of Europe from 1968 until 2004
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The two-door Escort Van was first sold in February 1981
Body style, hatchback: Third generation (1980)
From launch, the car was available in base (Popular), L, GL, Ghia and XR3 trim.
Body style, station-wagon: Third generation (1980)
The Escort estate was initially only available with three doors, but a five-door version was introduced in 1983.
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