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

    $1,100

    Starting MSRP

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

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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