What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Ford Escort?

EPA figures for the 1989 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 1989 Ford Escort?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1989 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 1989 Ford Escort?

Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 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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1989 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	23	29	25	355
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	28	38	32	278
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	33	27	329
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	29	25	355

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 96V071000

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

132 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 69 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 58 Engine And Engine Cooling 21 Seat Belts 9

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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.