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1993 Ford Escort LX 4dr Hatchback

The 1993 Ford Escort LX 4dr Hatchback is a 1.9-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,172 MSRP.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.

The Escort measures 170.0 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,371 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,172 ($22,878 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.9L inline-4, sequential fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Displacement1.9 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City26 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity11 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13 in
Wheels Rear13 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length170 in
Width66.7 in
Height52.5 in
Wheelbase98.4 in
Curb Weight2,371 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.4 in
Headroom Rear37.6 in
Legroom Front41.7 in
Legroom Rear34.6 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.7 in
Hip Room Front50.4 in
Hip Room Rear50.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1993 Ford Escort 2-DR.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Ford ESCORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

NHTSA campaign 06E026000

Jun 2, 1994 · SUSPENSION:FRONT

THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN CAN FRACTURE UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TORSIONAL LOADS, FLEXING MOTION, IMPACT LOADS, AND OVERTORQUING.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DANA WILL PAY FOR REPLACEMENT AND LABOR COSTS OF THE ADJUSTMENT PIN WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE INSTALLING FACILITY AND THE VEHICLE OWNER. THESE PINS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY A FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PIN ASSEMBLY. OWNER OR INSTALLER INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN SHOULD CONTACT DANA SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-248-9606.

NHTSA campaign 94E019000

Mar 26, 1994 · SEATS

THE LOCK PLATE OF THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK ADJUSTERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO THE FABRICATION PROCESS WHICH CAUSES THE SEAT NOT TO FULLY ENGAGE IN CERTAIN SEATING POSITIONS NEAR THE MID-POINT OF THE SEAT TRACK TRAVEL.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE SEAT CAN MOVE, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK.

NHTSA campaign 94V055000

388 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Ford ESCORT

Owner Complaints

388 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Ford ESCORT (31 mention a crash, 16 a fire, 27 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts108
Vehicle Speed Control48
Fuel System46
Gasoline44
Electrical System41
Service Brakes30
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 6, 2012 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel/Propulsion System
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD ESCORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, EXCESSIVE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE…”
Jun 16, 2009 · Seat Belts
“PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING IN OCTOBER 2003, DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING ABOUT FEBRUARY 2004, AUTOMATIC BELT RETRACTORS TRY TO MOVE THEN STOP. A GRINDING / WHIRRING CAN…”
Oct 15, 2007 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“INITIALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I THEN CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID, WHICH WAS BELOW MINIMUM REQUIRED. I HAVE NOW FILLED THE REQUIRED LEVEL. YESTERDAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY FAILED TO STOP THE…”
Aug 2, 2007 · Electrical System Fire
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD ESCORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A MECHANIC'S GARAGE, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE, THE OTHER VEHICLES IN THE GARAGE, AND THE GARAGE ITSELF…”
May 25, 2007 · Structure Crash 1 injury 1 death
“AS BRIEFLY AND SUCCINTLY AS I CAN; MY FATHER WAS DRIVING A 1993 FORD ESCORT STATION WAGON ON ONE OF THE LAST DAYS OF WINTER WHEN HE APPARENTLY HIT A PATCH OF BLACK ICE. HE DID GO LEFT OF CENTER AND…”

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 1993 FORD ESCORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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