1997 Ford Escort LX specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
4dr Sdn LX
$11,795
4dr Wgn LX
$12,505
$11,795
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1997 Ford Escort LX

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 110.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 174.7" length, 53.3" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Grey-Violet
Crystal Blue
Cypress / Dark Cypress

Packages

  • PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

    $1,825

    Starting MSRP

    • rear window defroster
    • air cond
    • driver-side/trunk remote keyless entry w/(2) keyfobs
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    $1,825

    Starting MSRP

    • 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
  • PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

    $1,100

    Starting MSRP

    • rear window defroster
    • air cond
    • driver-side/trunk remote keyless entry w/(2) keyfobs

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I4
MPG
26 City / 34 Hwy
Horsepower
110 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Power
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
75
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
540

Engine

Displacement
2.0L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
110 @ 5000
Engine Type
Gas I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
125 @ 3750
Transmission Options
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
26 City / 34 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
8.45 qts

Measurements

Second Leg Room
34 in
Track Width, Front
57 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
Liftover Height
26 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
Front Hip Room
50 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
67 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Passenger Volume
87 ft³
Front Head Room
39 in
Track Width, Rear
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Height, Overall
53 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
Length, Overall
175 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A

Steering

Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
32 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front
Independent strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Quadralink

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P185/65R14
Rear Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P185/65R14
Spare Wheel Size
14 x 4.0 in
Front Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Tire Size
T115/70D14
Spare Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,457 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs

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