1988 Ford Escort Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1988 Ford Escort (24–32 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 3-spd, Manual 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.9 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 24–32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,100–$2,800
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$2,000 to +$1,500 vs. average
- Configurations
- 7
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.9 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 21–28 | 28–38 | 24–32 | $2,100–$2,800 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escort | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 | −$2,000 | — | — |
| Escort | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 | +$1,500 | — | — |
| Escort | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Escort | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 | $0 | — | — |
| Escort Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 | −$2,000 | — | — |
| Escort Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 | +$1,500 | — | — |
| Escort Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 | $0 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1988 Ford Escort?
According to EPA data, the 1988 Ford Escort is rated at 24–32 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1988 Ford Escort have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1988 Ford Escort use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1988 Ford Escort?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,100 to $2,800.
How much will the 1988 Ford Escort cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1988 Ford Escort 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$2,000 to +$1,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values are extra cost; positive values are savings).