Model year guide

1987 Ford Escort

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Ford Escort is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 147 on record.

1987 Ford Escort at a glance

Combined25–35 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Ford Escort MPG & running costs

Combined25–35 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,540
EPA size classCompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume85 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$700 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Ford Escort costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,700
Fuel only$12,700
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1987 Ford Escort vehicles on record

Other Ford Escort model years

1987 Ford Escort — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1987 Ford Escort get?

The 1987 Ford Escort has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–35 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.