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1988 Ford Escort
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 | 278 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 355 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 | 317 |
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.
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
206 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 66 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 1988 Ford Escort?
EPA figures for the 1988 Ford Escort reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1988 Ford Escort?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 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 1988 Ford Escort?
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 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.