Ford · 1986

1986 Ford Escort

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.9L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	26	23	386
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	26	35	29	306
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	31	26	342
1.9L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	19	26	22	404
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	29	24	370
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	31	39	34	299

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 87V139000

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Campaign 89V170000

THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

53 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 20 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 21 Engine And Engine Cooling 11 Structure 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Ford Escort?

EPA figures for the 1986 Ford Escort reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Ford Escort?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 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 1986 Ford Escort?

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford Escort, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Structure. 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.