1988 Ford Escort GL 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
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- 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 1988 Ford Escort GL 2dr Hatchback is a 1.9-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,258 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Escort measures 166.0 inches long on a 94.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,238 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,258 ($19,940 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.9L inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 38 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 in (steel) |
| Wheels Rear | 13 in (steel) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 166 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,238 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 1988 Ford Escort GL 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Ford ESCORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 25, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign 96V071000
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
148 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Ford ESCORT
Owner Complaints
148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Ford ESCORT (6 mention a crash, 57 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 72 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 |
| Seat Belts | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Fuel System | 6 |
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 1988 FORD ESCORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.