1993 Ford Escort Review
1993 Ford Escort Review

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What’s new
Minor styling changes to all trim levels include new taillights and grille. GT models receive a new spoiler and wheels. The LX models receive body-color spoilers.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1993 Ford Escort LX 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 $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$139/mo
Escort LX
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1993 Ford Escort.
5 star(50%)
4 star(46%)
3 star(4%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
52 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4.63 out of 5 stars
1993 Escort GT, sad to see it go
tarichra4,08/29/2008
1993 Ford Escort GT 2dr Hatchback
Bought our 93 GT 5 speed with 36,000 miles in 1996, and had to let it go in 2008 due to rust. Was a great car, peppy 1.8 engine gave us no problems except for slight lifter noise and general maintenance. Dist. O-Ring, thermostat and sending unit ,radiator, hoses, small things. Tranny went through 2 clutches, and a 3-4 shift fork and synchronizer. Fun to drive; seems to want to go through … front ball joints and outer tie rods though. Ours was blue with gray interior, started rusting around the rear wheel lips, and went like wildfire since. The back half of the car is so rusted in the lower rear panels, and the frame rails are severely rusted. Rear strut came thru, and found more rust on the towers.
4 out of 5 stars
Quality Wagon-but remember, its a Wagon
CrossCountryBabs,09/22/2002
1993 Ford Escort LX 4dr Wagon
Bought it with 58K. Had no problems but
struts, brakes and the rear springs.
Nothing major. I was only 20 and owned
a wagon. My friends thought I was
smokin' funny stuff, but hey, it was
like driving a truck that got 34 miles
to the gallon and never broke down. Not
bad if you ask me.
4.5 out of 5 stars
I'm now a Ford man!
Bradley,08/25/2006
1993 Ford Escort LX-E 4dr Sedan
I bought my 93 sedan with 65k on the clock and now have 76k+. I get 40 mpg around town and 48 on the hwy. It is a manual! I'm 6'1" and find the car adequately comfortable for 500+ mile trips to VA from NY state. Plan a trip to see friends in San Antonio TX this winter. The car feels brand new, smells new and the body is sharp. That is great considering all the salt on NY state roads in … winter. It handles great in snow with care. Cold or hot weather no problem. Never owned a ford but love this car. My 70 year old mother loves it too. The fold down seats are handy. The insurance rates are great on it. Not flashy but I don't need to prove anything to anyone. I just need to think of a name for her. RUBY?
3.75 out of 5 stars
WOW What a Car
Car Crazy Kid,03/26/2010
1993 Ford Escort LX 2dr Hatchback
I purchased this car for my daughter to drive as a reliable, economical, fun to drive vehicle. It is that and a lot more. She has a van but needed economy for her drive to work, this Escort does it all.It gets 34 - 38 mpg, has plenty of go with the 5 spd and never fails to start or go in the snow. I knew what we were getting, we had a 92 LX and a 94 GT, really a shame Ford stopped making … this car. The fold down seats and hatch features are great. It's fun to drive around town, turns on a dime and never takes a back seat keeping up with much newer cars. It IS noisy and rides a little rough but for under $750 what do you expect. Past experience says that maintenance will be inexpensive as well.
1993 Ford Escort Hatchback Features & Specs
- Base MSRP
- N/A
- MPG & Fuel
- 26 City / 35 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: 2,323 lbs.
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 1993 Ford Escort
Used 1993 Ford Escort Overview
The Used 1993 Ford Escort is offered in the following submodels: Escort Hatchback, Escort Sedan, Escort Wagon. Available styles include LX 2dr Hatchback, LX 4dr Sedan, LX-E 4dr Sedan, LX 4dr Hatchback, LX 4dr Wagon, GT 2dr Hatchback, and 2dr 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 1993 Ford Escort comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed manual.
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Should I lease or buy a 1993 Ford Escort?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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