1999
Ford Escort

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$11,505
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  • 4dr Sdn LX
    Starts at
    $11,505
    25 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe ZX2 "Cool"
    Starts at
    $11,660
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SE
    Starts at
    $12,985
    25 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe ZX2 "Hot"
    Starts at
    $13,340
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn SE
    Starts at
    $14,185
    25 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 1999 Ford Escort base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
3/5
Frontal passenger
3/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 38 reviews
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Comfort 3.7
Interior 3.8
Performance 3.9
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.1
Reliability 4.5

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  • By anonymous from LA, Califoria
    Owns this car
    June 1, 2021

    Very reliable car.

    i bought this car second hand in 2008 and it has worked really great. i had to fix it a couple of times but its a good car if you take care of it. back in 2010 i drove it all the way to arizona and thankfully nothing bad happened considering its an old car. The price i got it for was 3,000. Best 3,000 i have ever used.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By K.Lewis from Chelsea, AL
    Used to own this car
    February 14, 2020

    Best vehicle I have ever owned.

    This car got me from home, to work, to college, and back. Very comfortable drive and the handling was like a dream. The gas mileage is arguably the biggest push point to buy. Approx. 30 mpg. If you have the option to buy this car, I highly recommend it. She will be one of if not the most reliable little car you ever drive if you take care of her.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Corgar123 from Milwaukee, Wi
    Used to own this car
    October 2, 2018

    The world's best car, I will always miss you

    I loved the car. I named her Berths. She had the most beautiful stance. Green with two gold stripes running down her sides. I wish I never sold her because she was amazing on gas, she got 30 miles to the gallon, at a healthy age of 175000 miles. The feeling I got when I sat in the drivers seat was unmatched. It felt like I could go anywhere and do anything. If I could I'd try to get the escort back. She drove like you were on a cloud.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Blurry Joy from Sugar Land, TX
    Used to own this car
    June 28, 2018

    Great used car!

    It ran perfect and never needed any work at all. I bought the manual transmission version for a bargain a few years back and it was a fun reliable little car!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By jon 43 from sunbury pa
    Owns this car
    June 26, 2018

    most reliable car i owned

    cheap to keep very good on gas super reliable easy to work on can get parts just about any where you go was cheap to buy
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Hydrosphere5 from Sacramento
    Owns this car
    June 23, 2018

    Been with me since the start.

    Was my first car when I was 18 (I'm now 37). It has an upgraded sound system with custom wiring. She runs great. AC works great. Clean engine.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Weswow1 from Blairsville
    Owns this car
    March 9, 2018

    Best car I have ever owned

    This car is by far the best choice for a starter car or for the person who just likes to go and not have to worry. The only issue you could have with this car being a two door coupe is if you have small children still in rear facing car seats but my older children love climbing into their car seats in the backseat because they sitt up high and can see everything. Any issues I've had with this car have been minor fixes. And this car is definitely an easy car to work on yourself and save money you'd normally pay a mechanic. Besides issues with rocker panels rotting out and the floor behind the drivers seat this car takes a beating and keeps on ticking. I use it like it is an off road pick-up and take it to many Rocky and dangerous terrain areas and it has always got me back home safely and in one piece. I've actually purchased another 1999 escort zx2 to fix up and also drive it too and would buy yet another one in a heartbeat.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By 82raiders from Panora, IA
    Owns this car
    September 28, 2017

    Great commuter car

    I bought this car to commute to work and back. I've already put 30000 miles on it and it gets 40+ mpg.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By carlover from Seattle, WA
    Owns this car
    September 14, 2017

    Reliable Car

    I have had this car since I was 15. I am currently 21 years old and it is still in good conditions. Its not the most prettiest car, but it drives me across the state all the time for school and I feel safe driving it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By naquirabrown33 from Baton Rouge, LA
    Owns this car
    August 5, 2017

    Most Reliable

    I love this car it has got me to so many places that I've needed to go , it might be small but it's an excellent car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Andywagonman
    Owns this car
    August 5, 2017

    A well maintained car for the money

    I have always enjoyed station wagons. I has the versatility of flipping the rear seats down to carry longer items in it, or carrying people. Great on gas mileage: 32 mpg, 60% city/40% highway. Even though it is a 4 cylinder engine, it has the get-up-and-go power if you need it on the highway (still drives great at 65, 70 mph).
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Cashybaby from Westland ,MI
    Owns this car
    April 2, 2017

    My 2nd car

    I purchased a 99 ford escort sport coupe i love this car its awesome on gas takes about $20 -25 to fill up got me from A to B drive nice definitely a great first car i was so hurt when some one hit me in my car so now my goal is to buy this same car its affordable i love the features this car had everything i want except 4 doors but i still love the 2door the most this is my 2nd baby
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1999 Ford Escort?

The 1999 Ford Escort is available in 4 trim levels:

  • "Cool" (1 style)
  • "Hot" (1 style)
  • LX (1 style)
  • SE (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1999 Ford Escort?

The 1999 Ford Escort offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 1999 Ford Escort reliable?

The 1999 Ford Escort has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1999 Ford Escort owners.

Is the 1999 Ford Escort a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1999 Ford Escort. 94.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 38 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.7
  • Interior: 3.8
  • Performance: 3.9
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.1
  • Reliability: 4.5
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