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1993 Ford Escort

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Escort.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1993 Ford Escort, a passenger car requiring 4.0 quarts of 5W-20 API engine oil, recorded 442 owner complaints with seat belts as the leading complaint category and three recalls issued. Across the 1990-2002 model history, this year falls between the 1995 high of 647 complaints and the 2002 low of 90, positioning it in the middle of the documented complaint range. The 1993 model year thus represents a moderate complaint volume for the generation, with seat belt-related reports standing out in the data.

Model year2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Thermostat

RT1106

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	170.1 in
Overall width	66.9 in
Overall height	52.4 in
Wheelbase	98.4 in
Curb weight	2350 lb

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Escort of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 1993 RS Cosworth 3-door Hatchback (Euro)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1993	RS Cosworth 3-door Hatchback (Euro) 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.00 sec	14.60 sec	227 hp	AWD
1992	LX 3-door Hatchback 1.9L I-4	9.80 sec	17.50 sec	88 hp	FWD
1991	GT 3-door Hatchback 1.8L I-4	8.00 sec	16.30 sec	127 hp	FWD
1991	GT 3-door Hatchback 1.8L I-4	8.10 sec	16.40 sec	127 hp	FWD
1995	RS Cosworth 3-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4	4.90 sec	13.60 sec	227 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi.

Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV Valve (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1993 Ford Escort recorded 442 complaints, 3 recalls, 1 investigation, and 98 technical service bulletins (TSBs). This reflects a significant increase in complaints over the 193 reported in 1992, though it remains below the generation peak of 647 complaints in 1995. Across the production run, TSBs trended steadily upward, with the 1993 model falling within this rising arc of technical issues. The most frequent complaint areas for this year were seat belts (104), vehicle speed control (48), and gasoline fuel systems (39), although the data does not specify the root causes. Furthermore, the 1993 model year saw 34 crash-related and 17 fire-related complaints. Due to the sharp increase in complaints relative to the previous year and the volume of safety reports, this is not a recommended year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

442

Owner complaints

34 involved a crash · 17 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92’93’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 442 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seat Belts104

Vehicle Speed Control48

Fuel System, Gasoline39

Electrical System32

Service Brakes, Hydraulic30

Power Train29

Engine & Engine Cooling29

Visibility19

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E026000Exterior LightingReported 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL… Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

94E019000Suspension:FrontReported 02/06/1994

THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN CAN FRACTURE UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TORSIONAL LOADS, FLEXING MOTION, IMPACT LOADS, AND OVERTORQUING. Remedy: DANA WILL PAY FOR REPLACEMENT AND LABOR COSTS OF THE ADJUSTMENT PIN WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE INSTALLING FACILITY AND THE VEHICLE OWNER. THESE PINS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY A FORD…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 4.0 qt Thermostat RT1106

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Escort take?

4.0 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Escort have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.