1990 Ford Escort Review
1990 Ford Escort Review
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- Hatchback
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Ford Escort GT 2dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$159/mo for Escort GT
Escort GT
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1990 Ford Escort.
5 star(27%)
4 star(39%)
3 star(5%)
2 star(29%)
1 star(0%)
18 reviews
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3.75 out of 5 stars
Cheap to own.
matt, 09/26/2007
1990 Ford Escort LX 2dr Hatchback
Fairly reliable and easy to work on, parts are getting scarce. Enjoyable to drive and good acceleration with 5- speed and 1.9 liter engine.
3.63 out of 5 stars
Great First Car - Except For Repairs
Gmercedesbenz, 07/30/2006
1990 Ford Escort LX 2dr Hatchback
This was my first car, and for $500, I'm not complaining. I bought the car with 77,000 miles on it, and it has now 87000 on it, but not without a few replacements. Alternator, starter, distributor, and some front end work was all the major repairs. But I cant' complain about the 30+ mpg! A little more horsepower would be nice, mostly for passing on the highway. But she still does 75 mph … with ease on the freeway. Highly unrecommended for a first car!
1.88 out of 5 stars
BIG TROUBLE
ann, 02/22/2002
1990 Ford Escort Pony 2dr Hatchback
If you have a choice, don't get Ford vehicle older then 4-5 years - it's all just ONE BIG HEADACKE. Only positive aspect of this car - its fuel economy performance - really good. Repairs, maintenance - you'll spend a fortune. Reliability - NONE!
2.25 out of 5 stars
Don't keep long
novice, 09/12/2002
1990 Ford Escort LX 4dr Hatchback
It's my first car, too. Bought it cheap.
Then it sucked huge amount of money in
repair, almost triple my purchase price.
Bad engine, burn oil. Rattling auto
transmission. Narrow interior space.
Loose door knobs. Troublesome ignition
system (its history showed that it was
recalled by manufacturer for this
problem, but I didn't know it when I
bought it). Slow acceleration.
1990 Escort Highlights
Wagon
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 27 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $159/month |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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