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1984Small Station WagonsRegular

1984 Ford Escort Wagon

EPA ID: 28135

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City MPG

Combined MPG

23MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 1984 Ford Escort Wagon achieves an EPA-estimated 23 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 21 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine paired with a automatic 3-spd, this small station wagons .

In terms of environmental impact, the 1984 Escort Wagon produces approximately 386 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Escort Wagon performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,600, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $2,250 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons

Fuel TypeRegular

Engine1.6L 4-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Drive TypeN/A

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions386 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score-1/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$2,600

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $2,250

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

23.0

Impact vs EPA

+$1

/ year

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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$629/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$16,800

44.5%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$11,413

30.2%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$9,125

24.2%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.1%

Total 5-Year Cost$37,738

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #89V095000·1989-07-19

critical

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER (1984 MODELS) OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING (1985 MODELS) COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD COULDRESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS (1984 MODELS); REPLACE ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS (1985 MODELS).

Campaign #84V123000·1984-11-26

advisory

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE BRAKE LINE MAY BE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO AN ENGINE BRACKET. NORMAL ENGINE MOVEMENTS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence:

Remedy: THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REROUTED IF NECESSARY.

Campaign #83V134000·1983-12-22

advisory

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

77.3 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 96 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 6.4 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.