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1984 Ford Escort
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 39 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | 386 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 | 278 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 | 370 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | 355 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 | 370 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 47 | 39 | 261 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 | 299 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | 386 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 | 329 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | 355 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
THE BRAKE LINE MAY BE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO AN ENGINE BRACKET. NORMAL ENGINE MOVEMENTS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.
EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER (1984 MODELS) OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING (1985 MODELS) COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
27 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 9 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1984 Ford Escort?
EPA figures for the 1984 Ford Escort reach 39 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1984 Ford Escort?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1984 Ford Escort. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1984 Ford Escort?
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA for the 1984 Ford Escort, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.