MPGTerminal

Ford Escort Wagon

1984–1999 · 57 configurations

Lowest
23
Average
27
Best
34
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The Ford Escort Wagon has been tested by the EPA across 57 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1999. Over this period, the Escort Wagon has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 23 MPG to 34 MPG, with an overall average of 27 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400223125MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150243428MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400223125MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150243428MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150243428MPG
1996
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400222925MPG
1996
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,000263530MPG
1995
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
1995
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,050263429MPG
1994
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,300233226MPG
1994
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,050263429MPG
1993
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400223025MPG
1993
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150253328MPG
1992
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,300223226MPG
1992
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,050263329MPG
1991
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400223025MPG
1991
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150253328MPG
1990
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,400232825MPG
1990
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200233327MPG
1989
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,500222824MPG
1989
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200233327MPG
1988
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,500212824MPG
1988
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$1,850283832MPG
1988
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150243328MPG
1987
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,400232925MPG
1987
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$1,950273831MPG
1987
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150243428MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,600212623MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,050263529MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Diesel
$2,400313934MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
1985
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,200243327MPG
1985
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200233427MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Diesel
$2,400313934MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,500222824MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,200233227MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300223226MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,600212623MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400223025MPG
1985
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,400232925MPG
1985
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$1,850283932MPG
1985
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200233327MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Diesel
$2,400313934MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,600212623MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,500212924MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400223025MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Diesel
$2,400313934MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,600212623MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400213125MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400223025MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Diesel
$2,400313934MPG

Historical Efficiency

1999
28
1998
28
1997
28
1996
30
1995
29
1994
29
1993
28
1992
29
1991
28
1990
27
1989
27
1988
32
1987
31
1986
34
1985
34
1984
34

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Escort Wagon) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Escort Wagon. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Escort/EXP/ZX2 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
389
Total Deaths
337

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.0%
Fire Occurrence
0.8%
Speeding Involved
10.5%
DUI Involved
16.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

69%
Front
23%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2020
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2019
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.90
2018
Fatal Crashes36
Fatalities
28
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2017
Fatal Crashes42
Fatalities
40
Deaths/Crash
0.95
2016
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
44
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2015
Fatal Crashes83
Fatalities
77
Deaths/Crash
0.93
2014
Fatal Crashes87
Fatalities
73
Deaths/Crash
0.84
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1999
1
1997
2
1995
3
1994
1
1993
2
1992
1
1991
4
1990
1
1988
1
1987
1
1986
1
1985
2
1984
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory