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
Starting MSRP
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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

  • $1,825

    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

  • $1,100

    Starting MSRP

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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

2.0L/122
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
125 @ 3750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
110 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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