Mercury Lynx
The North American version of the Ford Escort is a range of cars that were sold by Ford from the 1981 to 2003 model years. The direct successor of the Ford Pinto, the Escort also largely overtook the role of the European-imported Ford Fiesta as the smallest vehicle in the Ford model line in North America. Produced across three generations, the first generation was a subcompact car; the latter two generations were compact cars. Becoming highly successful in the marketplace, the Escort became the best-selling car in the United States after 1982, a position it would hold for much of the 1980s.
Wikipedia →Specs — 1987
FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.
At a Glance
- Class
- compact car
- Preceded by
- Ford Pinto
- Succeeded by
- Ford Focus
- Produced
- 1980–2003
Source: Wikidata (CC0)
Owner Complaints — 1987
5 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 model year.
- STRUCTURE
- 2
- STEERING
- 2
- SEATS
- 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
