What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Ford Escort?

EPA figures for the 1990 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 1990 Ford Escort?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 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 1990 Ford Escort?

Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Ford Escort, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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1990 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	26	342
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	28	38	32	278
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	28	24	370
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	33	27	329

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 89V174000

SPECIAL PRIMER THAT PROMOTES THE BONDING OF A URETHANE ADHESIVE TO THE GLASS WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELDS BEFORE INSTALLATION.

Campaign 96V071000

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

90 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 36 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 45 Seat Belts 8 Fuel System, Gasoline 7

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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.