Model year guide

1994 Ford Escort

Q: Does the 1994 Ford Escort have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1994 Ford Escort. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Q: What gas mileage does the 1994 Ford Escort get?

The 1994 Ford Escort has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–29 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Ford Escort is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

1994 Ford Escort — representative photo — Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1994 Ford Escort at a glance

Safety recalls2

Owner complaints341

Combined23–29 mpg

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

1994 Ford Escort recalls 2

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 · 23/03/2006

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.

Fix: 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.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #94V218000 · 10/11/1994

THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1994 Ford Escort common problems

Owners have filed 341 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Seat Belts

Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Exterior Lighting

Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

1994 Ford Escort MPG & running costs

Combined23–29 mpg

City23 mpg

Highway31 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,625

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 1994 Ford Escort costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,125

Fuel only$13,125

Per mile$0.18

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.

1994 Ford Escort trims & engines on record

Trims

Engines

1.9L 4-cyl 88 hp

1994 Ford Escort vehicles on record

1994 Ford Escort LX3FARP15J2RR166467

1994 Ford Escort LX1FARP15J2RW101681

1994 Ford Escort LX3FARP13J1RR123743 1994 Ford Escort LX1FARP15J8RW105329

1994 Ford Escort LX1FARP15J8RW241072 1994 Ford Escort LX1FARP14J8RW216657

Other Ford Escort model years

2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1993

1994 Ford Escort — frequently asked questions

Does the 1994 Ford Escort have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1994 Ford Escort. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford Escort?

Owners have filed 341 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are seat belts, air bags, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Ford Escort get?

The 1994 Ford Escort has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–29 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.