Ford Escort by Model-Year

9 model-years of the Ford Escort, 1995 through 2003. Each row carries that model-year’s own EPA combined MPG(e), estimated annual fuel cost, NHTSA complaints filed and recall campaigns issued, so you can see which year is worth reading about before you open it.

Every Model-Year Compared

Fuel economy, fuel cost, complaints and recall campaigns by model-year9 model-years, newest first. Scroll sideways to see every column.
Model Year	Combined MPG(e)	Annual Fuel Cost ($)	Complaints	Recall Campaigns
2003 Ford Escort	25	2,500	16	1
2002 Ford Escort	25–26	2,400–2,500	45	1
2001 Ford Escort	25–26	2,400–2,500	86	1
2000 Ford Escort	25–27	2,300–2,500	105	2
1999 Ford Escort	25–28	2,250–2,500	340	2
1998 Ford Escort	25–28	2,250–2,500	383	1
1997 Ford Escort	26–28	2,250–2,400	543	2
1996 Ford Escort	22–30	2,100–2,850	205	1
1995 Ford Escort	22–29	2,150–2,850	576	5