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 Wagon 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 $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$139/mo
Escort LX
vs
$172/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
Most helpful consumer reviews
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.
3.75 out of 5 stars
The Super Wagon!
canadian1der, 05/31/2002
1992 Ford Escort LX 4dr Wagon
At 140,000 miles it has had almost no
problems. It has a torquey engine that
has good power at lower RPMs, but it
seems to run out of steam in the 4,000-
5,000 RPM. The interior is
functional and well designed, the
exterior is conservative yet handsome
and almost looks slightly athletic at
certain angles. The engine gets good
gas mileage no matter how I drive it.
It … runs well. Road and engine
vibrations are felt throughout the
car. It handles well despite its
relatively soft suspension and the
generous body roll. The steering is
relatively heavy and is fairly
frictionless, but it can be a little
numb.
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 Ford Escort Hatchback Features & Specs
- Base MSRP
- N/A
- MPG & Fuel
- 27 City / 36 Hwy / 30 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 11.9 gal. capacity
- Drivetrain
- Type: front wheel drive
- Transmission: 5-speed manual
- Engine
- Inline 4 cylinder
- Horsepower: 88 hp @ 4,400 rpm
- Torque: 108 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm
- Dimensions
- Length: 170.0 in. / Height: 52.5 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 66.7 in.
- Curb Weight: 2,312 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 17.3 cu.ft.
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.
- Side Impact TestNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test0
More about the 1992 Ford Escort
Used 1992 Ford Escort Overview
The Used 1992 Ford Escort is offered in the following submodels: Escort Hatchback, Escort Sedan, Escort Wagon. Available styles include LX 4dr Wagon, LX-E 4dr Sedan, LX 2dr Hatchback, Pony 2dr Hatchback, GT 2dr Hatchback, LX 4dr Sedan, and LX 4dr Hatchback. Pre-owned Ford Escort models are available with a 1.9 L-liter gas engine or a 1.8 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 127 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 1992 Ford Escort comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed manual.
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