What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Ford Escort?

EPA figures for the 1987 Ford Escort reach 35 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Ford Escort?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 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 1987 Ford Escort?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford Escort, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Ford · 1987

1987 Ford Escort

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 35 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.9L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	23	29	25	355
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	27	38	31	287
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	24	34	28	317
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	31	25	355
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	31	40	35	291

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.

Campaign 87V060000

LUG NUTS COULD GALL AND POSSIBLY SEIZE ON THE WHEEL STUDS WITHOUT PROVIDING ADEQUATE CLAMPING LOAD ON THE WHEELS.

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)

44 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 22 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 21 Engine And Engine Cooling 12 Steering 3

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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.