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 135 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.

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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.

Campaign 87V139000

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Campaign 96V071000

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

135 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 48 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 53 Engine And Engine Cooling 17 Seat Belts 11

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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.