1984 Ford Escort LX 4dr Hatchback
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- Photo: 1990 Ford Escort GT in white, front left (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Escort LX USDM by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Ford Escort GT in white, rear right (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Ford Escort - interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1984 Ford Escort LX 4dr Hatchback is a 1.6-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,456 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Escort measures 163.0 inches long on a 94.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,130 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,456 ($26,450 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 in (steel) |
| Wheels Rear | 13 in (steel) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 163 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,130 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1984 Ford Escort LX 4dr Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Ford ESCORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 12, 1989 · 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: 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).
NHTSA campaign 89V095000
Oct 10, 1984 · 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.
Remedy: THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REROUTED IF NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 84V123000
Dec 20, 1983 · 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".
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
NHTSA campaign 83V134000
21 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Ford ESCORT
Owner Complaints
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Ford ESCORT (8 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1984 FORD ESCORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.