1988 Ford Escort
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Ford Escort is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 136 on record.
1988 Ford Escort at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1988 Ford Escort MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 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 1988 Ford Escort costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
1988 Ford Escort vehicles on record
Other Ford Escort model years
1988 Ford Escort — frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 1988 Ford Escort get?
The 1988 Ford Escort has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.