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1997 Ford Escort 4dr Sdn LX
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Ford Escort 4dr Sdn LX
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$11,795
Base Invoice:
$11,024
Destination:
$415
Engine/Fuel:
2.0L/122 Gas I4
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan LX
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
28/37
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Compact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | 99P |
| Engine Type : | Gas I4 |
| Displacement : | 2.0L/122 |
| Fuel System : | SPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 110 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 125 @ 3750 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | 44T |
| Trans Type : | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 2.80 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.54 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 0.70 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 2.33 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 3.74 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 26 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 34 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | 540 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 75 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 8.45 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 2457 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | Independent strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Quadralink |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | 32 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | 30 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | 1.0 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | 0.51 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Power |
| Brake ABS System : | 4-wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 10.1 x 0.87 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | 9.0 x 1.48 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | T71 |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | T71 |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | |
| Front Tire Size : | P185/65R14 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P185/65R14 |
| Spare Tire Size : | T115/70D14 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 14 x 5.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 14 x 5.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 14 x 4.0 |
| Front Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material : | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | 17.0 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : | 3.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 31.5 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 12.7 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 98.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 174.7 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 67.0 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 53.3 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 56.5 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 56.5 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) : | 26.4 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 12.8 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 87.2 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 39.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 42.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 51.6 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | 50.2 |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 36.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 34.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 52.1 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | 49.4 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | Escort |
| Body Style : | 4 Door Sedan LX |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 28/hwy 37 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | |
| City 26/hwy 34 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Body-color bumpers | |
| Black-out door frame moldings | |
| Narrow black beltline moldings | |
| Water management windshield molding | |
| Body-color body-side protection moldings | |
| Rear reflex applique | |
| Aerodynamic fixed lens lights | |
| Dual black manual mirrors | |
| Solar tinted glass | |
| Flush windshield/backlight glass | |
| Semi-flush side glass | |
| 2-speed windshield wipers w/variable interval feature | |
| Body-color flush door handles w/integral lock cylinder | |
| Lower body-side/underbody PVC coating | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Upgraded cloth/vinyl low-back bucket seats | |
| 60/40 split-fold rear seat w/dual release handles | |
| Center console-inc: forward/rear cup holders, rear bin | |
| 12 ounce full carpeting | |
| 4-spoke black steering wheel | |
| Trip odometer | |
| Temperature gauge | |
| Low fuel warning light | |
| Engine malfunction indicator light | |
| Low engine coolant warning light | |
| Headlamp-on warning chime | |
| Inside hood release | |
| Heater/defroster/flow-through ventilation w/4-speed blower | |
| Side window demisters | |
| Rear seat heat ducts | |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: (4) premium speakers {Aftermarket audio upgrades are limited) | |
| Soft-feel vinyl-covered instrument panel-inc: knee bolsters, integrated climate/audio control panel | |
| Separate clock | |
| Non-locking glove box | |
| Cigarette lighter | |
| Soft-feel vinyl door trim-inc: cloth inserts, vinyl covered armrest, integral map pocket, speaker grille | |
| Passenger-side visor mirror | |
| Upgraded trunk trim | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 2.0L SPI I4 engine | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | |
| Self-adjusting clutch linkage | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| Electronic engine controls (EEC-V) | |
| 58 amp/hr maintenance-free battery | |
| HD alternator | |
| Electronic ignition | |
| Electronic voltage regulator | |
| Isolated independent front suspension w/engine subframe | |
| Quadralink independent rear suspension | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | |
| P185/65R14 SBR BSW tires | |
| Mini-spare tire | |
| 14" x 5.5" semi-styled steel wheels w/full luxury bolt-on wheel covers | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| 12.7 gallon fuel tank | |
| Single exhaust tip tailpipe | |
| SAFETY | |
| Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system | |
| Child safety rear door locks | |
| Front manual shoulder belt system w/adjustable D-ring | |
| Rear outboard manual lap/shoulder seat belts w/center lap belts | |
| Single-note horn | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| 317A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| 318A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM | $570 |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER *req in New York state* | $190 |
| FRONT/REAR FLOOR MATS | $45 |
| GROUP 1 -inc: air cond, driver-side/trunk remote keyless entry w/(2) keyfobs | $910 |
| GROUP 2 -inc: 4dr perimeter anti-theft, dual pwr mirrors, pwr door locks, pwr windows w/ driver-side express down | $725 |
| GROUP 3 -inc: speed control, tachometer, tilt wheel, dual map lights, dual covered visor mirrors (N/A w/316A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | $465 |
| ENGINE BLOCK HEATER *N/A in California* | $20 |
| DUAL PWR MIRRORS (w/316A Preferred Equipment Pkg REQ: 60A Group 2) | $95 |
| SPORT PKG -inc: 14" aluminum wheels, trunk spoiler, bright tip exhaust, tachometer, sport graphic, unique sport seats w/rear integrated headrests (N/A w/316A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | $495 |
| ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE (REQ: 57Q Rear Defroster or 53A Group 1) | $165 |
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE, COMPACT DISC CHANGER -inc: premium sound system, trunk-mounted 6-disc changer (N/A w/316A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | $515 |
| INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (N/A w/434 Sport Pkg) | $135 |
| SPOKE SWIRL ALUMINUM WHEELS (N/A w/316A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | $265 |
| NO CHARGE ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: Wash DC or State of California Region) *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| PRICED DORA | STANDARAD |
| Emission System | |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS | $170 |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ:Standard or 428 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies (REQ: 423 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| Engine | |
| 2.0L SPI I4 ENGINE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Transmission | |
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | STANDARAD |
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD | $815 |
| Tires | |
| P185/65R14 SBR BSW TIRES (STD) | STANDARAD |
| P.E.P. | |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle | STANDARAD |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: rear window defroster, air cond, driver-side/trunk remote keyless entry w/(2) keyfobs *GROSS* | $1,100 |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: rear window defroster, air cond, driver-side/trunk remote keyless entry w/(2) keyfobs, 4dr perimeter anti-theft, dual pwr mirrors, pwr door locks, pwr windows *GROSS* | $1,825 |
| Seat Type | |
| UPGRADED CLOTH/VINYL LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD) | STANDARAD |
| UNIQUE SPORT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 434 Sport Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| Paint Type | |
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Region | |
| NATIONAL REGION | STANDARAD |
| WASHINGTON DC & STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGION | STANDARAD |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
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Basic: New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper - 3 Years/36,000 Miles all components except tires, wear items, maintenance. Safety Restraint Coverage - 5 years/50,000 miles Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited Miles perforation of sheet metal panels - 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal. Emissions: Emissions Performance - Federal Emissions Emissions Defect - 3 years/36,000 miles or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts Performance - 2 years/24,000 miles Audio Systems - 3 years/36,000 miles audio systems related defects on specific parts. Roadside Assistance: Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery. |
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| News - Crash Test Results | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS: Frontal crash ratings: Driver: * * * * Passenger: * * * * Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
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