Escort
Ford Escort: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Ford Escort (China)2015–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2015–2023 (China) 2017–2020 (Taiwan) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Engines | 1.5 L Ti-VCT I4 |
| Transmissions | 5 speed manual 6 speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,687 mm |
| Length | 4,587 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,255–1,300 kg |
| Class | Compact car |
| Assembly | China: Chongqing (Changan Ford) Taiwan: Taoyuan (Ford Lio Ho) |
| Designer | Andrew Collinson (Exterior Design Manager) Kartik Ramanathan (Vehicle Engineering Manager) Emily Lai (Color + Materials Design Manager) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 7.4–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 7.4–7.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Petrol | 999 cm³ | 1455 kg | 119 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | Diesel | 1997 cm³ | 1557–2064 kg | 136–179 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 1242 cm³ | 1054–1084 kg | 120–133 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 1596 cm³ | 1249–1375 kg | 136–159 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car, Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2003 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 12 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 340–453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,265–2,464 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 999–1,997 cm³ |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,054–2,064 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,489–3,000 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2003 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2002, 2004, 2006–2021, 2023–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 63 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 54 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 38 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 35 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Speed control and cruise | 30 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 25 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 19 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Seat belts | 18 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Tyres | 17 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002: 342 complaints, 49 with a crash and 21 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.