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

Color options

Interior
Grey-Violet
Crystal Blue
Cypress / Dark Cypress

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

  • $1,100

    Starting MSRP

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

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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