Used 1996 Ford Escort
1996 Ford Escort Overview
1996 Ford Escort Pricing
1996 Ford Escort pricing starts at $1,581 for the Escort Hatchback 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $11,615 when new. The range-topping 1996 Escort GT Hatchback 2D starts at $1,721 today, originally priced from $14,040.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$11,615 | $1,581 | |||
$12,335 | $1,567 | |||
$12,720 | $1,567 | |||
$12,890 | $1,572 | |||
$13,275 | $1,710 | |||
$14,040 | $1,721 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1996 Ford Escort models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Escort Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Ford Escort (1991-1996) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 90% recommend it. These figures are based on 326 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Ford Escort
"1995 Ford Escort LX Wagon"
"I love this car's gas mileage. I get 30mpg in town and 38mpg on the highway! The car has no luxuries and you know you're driving a car not sitting in an airconditioned luxury hotel suite as if you were driving a Lexus."
"Best Car Ever!"
"Owned this car for 16 years. Bought it for $3,000. I'm 73 and have owned many expensive and fancy sport cars in my life! This car is very reliable! It gets 40mpg hwy and 32mpg through the North Georgia Mountains! I've only replaced normal things like timing belts, struts, radiator, hoses, brakes, etc. I take real good care of it. Oil and filter is changed every 4,000 miles and have always added Marvel Mystery Oil to the gas! I've done this for decades with all my cars and have gotten at least 300,000 miles doing this and probably gotten another 300,000 miles! This car still looks brand new! My annual tax is a whooping $8.50! I'd rather spend my money elsewhere!"
"Too bad they don't make them anymore! Great car!"
"This car has served me well since 2000 when I bought it. I wish I could find another small station wagon like it!"
Overall 1996 Ford Escort Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Ford Escort is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Ford Escort quality a 4.3 out of 5.
1996 Ford Escort Reliability
The 1996 Ford Escort receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Escort Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Escort, here are some of its best features:
- Reliable and CHEAP to operate.
- Very dependable and economical to drive.
- It is nippy for a small, 12 grand car brand-new.
- Cheap, runs like it just came from the factory 16 years later, great mileage.
- Tough, dependable, decent mpg, ez 2 handle
1996 Ford Escort MPG by Trim
1996 Escort LX Hatchback 4D - city 26 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1996 Escort LX Hatchback 2D - city 26 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1996 Escort LX Sedan 4D - city 26 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1996 Escort Hatchback 2D - city 26 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1996 Escort LX Wagon 4D - city 26 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1996 Escort GT Hatchback 2D - city 22 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1996 Escort Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Ford Escort front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1996 Ford Escort Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
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1996 Ford Escort Depreciation
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1996 Ford Escort Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | $35 | $1,110 | $436 | ||
2023 | + $29 | $1,139 | $449 | ||
2024 | $30 | $1,109 | $400 | ||
Now | $35 | $1,074 | $383 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Ford Escort Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2378 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 91.3 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.4 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.7 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 170.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.0 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 12.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 31.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 98.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 66.7 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 26 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 35 mpg | ||
Combined | 29 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 127 @ 6500 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 114 @ 4500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
Entertainment
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
Technology
- Cruise Control
1996 Ford Escort Safety
1996 Ford Escort Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1996 Ford Escort | Used 1996 Geo Metro | Used 1996 Toyota Tercel | Used 1999 Volkswagen Jetta | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,572 | $1,702 | $1,458 | $1,744 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 26/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG | City 33/Hwy 39/Comb 35 MPG | City 29/Hwy 36/Comb 32 MPG | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 2 years or 24000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 127 @ 6500 RPM | 70 @ 5500 RPM | 93 @ 5400 RPM | 115 @ 5400 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
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