1992 Ford Escort Review
1992 Ford Escort Review
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What’s new
A notchback sedan is introduced as an LX-E trim-level; it offers four-wheel disc brakes, the GT engine, and GT interior touches. The Pony Comfort Group option makes air conditioning and power steering available on the base model.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1992 Ford Escort LX 4dr 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 $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$142/mo for Escort LX
Escort LX
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1992 Ford Escort.
5 star(50%)
4 star(41%)
3 star(8%)
2 star(1%)
1 star(0%)
64 reviews
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4.75 out of 5 stars
GT raves
baks, 09/16/2005
1992 Ford Escort GT 2dr Hatchback
We bought this car with 115,000 miles for my husband. Works road construction and has the car has approximately 387,000 or 487,000 miles; he can't remember if he flipped it two or three times so far. We have only replace the alternator once, and a hose. Wonderful car, and fun to drive. Has some good get up and go!
4.75 out of 5 stars
Reliable & Not Expensive
Tom Hendley, 09/23/2008
1992 Ford Escort LX 4dr Wagon
I bought this car as a second car to use on my private investigation job. I have driven it all over NJ and am now in NC. I only intended to get a year or so out of it, since it had 94K on it when I bought it in 2002. Now 6 years latter I still have it. It has hardly cost me anything since I bought it. A/C, everything works great. Getting 25 mpg around town and 30 on hwy. I would like … something newer, but can't get rid of this car. Best $1,100 ever spent getting it.
4.63 out of 5 stars
ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM!!!
Lizbeth, 05/05/2002
1991 Ford Escort GT 2dr Hatchback
I bought my 1991 Escort GT new and
still have her! She just turned
195,000 miles with just the usual wear
and tear expenses. I love this car,
the body is still in style, and I love
blowing past the new cars with gutless
engines! If you have a chance to get
your hands on one of these terrific
cars, DO IT!!! You won't be sorry.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Can't kill this --except the tranny : )
David Pasette, 02/20/2005
1992 Ford Escort LX 4dr Sedan
Religious 3,000 mi oil changes & front brakes every 30,000. That's all this reliable vehicle required. I never liked the transmission, and it's clear that many Fords suffer the same fate as mine... it went before anything else did. Since I had 144k miles on it, I felt the car didn't owe me anything. Before I donated it, the wiper relay went ($140 to replace by special order from the … dealer) so I gave up the good fight. When the final tow removed the vehicle from my possession, I was sad. I sincerely believe a $1,000 investment in the car would have bought another 144k miles. Averaged over 30 mpg throughout it's lifespan, & took me from my 1st job out of college ('92) to my 2nd child ('05).
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1992 Ford Escort, so we've included reviews for other years of the Escort since its last redesign.
1992 Escort Highlights
Sedan
LX-E
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $163/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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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