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1994 Ford Escort

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 27 23 386
1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 29 25 355
1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 23 32 26 342
1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 26 34 29 306

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 94V218000

THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.

Campaign 06E026000

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

351 complaints filed by owners for this model year (65 involving a crash, 18 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 82 Air Bags 60 Engine And Engine Cooling 37

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1994 Ford Escort?

EPA figures for the 1994 Ford Escort reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1994 Ford Escort?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1994 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 1994 Ford Escort?

Owners have filed 351 complaints with NHTSA for the 1994 Ford Escort, most often about: Seat Belts, Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling. 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.