1987 Ford Escort GT 2dr 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 1987 Ford Escort GT 2dr Hatchback is a 1.9-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,124 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Escort measures 166.0 inches long on a 94.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,445 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,124 ($26,103 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.9L inline-4, multi-port fuel injected, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in (aluminum alloy) |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in (aluminum alloy) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 166 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,445 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 1987 Ford Escort GT 2dr 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 1987 Ford ESCORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 13, 1989 · SEATS
THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LIMITED DEGREE OF ROCKING MOTIONOF THE DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY UPON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY
NHTSA campaign 89V170000
Sep 4, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence: COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
NHTSA campaign 87V139000
Apr 27, 1987 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
LUG NUTS COULD GALL AND POSSIBLY SEIZE ON THE WHEEL STUDS WITHOUT PROVIDING ADEQUATE CLAMPING LOAD ON THE WHEELS.
Consequence: WHEEL STUDS COULD FRACTURE CREATING A RISK OF A WHEELSEPARATING WITH LITTLE FOREWARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE WHEEL LUG NUTS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE WHEELS AND WHEEL STUDS.
NHTSA campaign 87V060000
59 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Ford ESCORT
Owner Complaints
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford ESCORT (1 mention a crash, 27 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Fuel System | 2 |
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 1987 FORD ESCORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.