The Ford Escort (4 generations, 1981–2002) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 40 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Ford Escort VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Ford Escort window sticker — build, options & years
The Ford Escort ran from 1981–2002 across 4 generations (1981–1988, 1989, 1990–1996, 1997–2000). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Ford Escort VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1981, 1982, 1983; the most-complained-about are 1995, 1997, 1993. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Ford Escort VIN decoder.
What the Ford Escort sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Escort, latest tested year 2003:
The label also prints an estimated $2,500 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 338 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Escort under Subcompact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Escort's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1984 to 2003. Worth checking before you compare a Escort sticker from one year with another:
The figure actually fell by 14 mpg across the span — usually a sign of added weight or power. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What a used Escort sells for now
The label froze the Escort price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Escort by model year, from 44 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11 listings | |
| 1999 | 10 listings | |
| 1998 | 15 listings | |
| 1994 | 8 listings |
A 2001 Escort asks a median $2,450 today, a 1994 about $2,950. Full breakdown on the Ford Escort value page.
What's on the Ford Escort sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 25 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Escort VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Ford Escort VIN decoder.
Escort window sticker — every model year
This covers the Ford Escort for 1981–2002. Enter any Escort VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Ford model.
Want Escort recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Ford Escort VIN decoder →
Other Ford window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 72 mpg | |
| Ford Bronco | Special Purpose Vehicles | 27 mpg | |
| Ford Mustang | Subcompact Cars | 110 mpg | |
| Ford Explorer | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 28 mpg | |
| Ford Escape | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 41 mpg | |
| Ford Ranger | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 58 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Ford Escort
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Escort, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Ford Escort all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Ford Escort whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Ford Escort window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 25 mpg combined (23 city / 28 highway), from its 2003 rating, with an estimated $2,500 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What is a Ford Escort worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2001 asks a median $2,450 and a 1994 about $2,950 across 44 live listings. See the Ford Escort value page.
Is the recreated Ford Escort sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Ford Escort may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Ford Escort?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.
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