1997 Ford Escort LX specs & colors
4dr Car
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
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 5.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 5.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 14 x 4.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 540 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 75 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 110 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 125 @ 3750 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 37 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 355.60 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 28 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 469.90 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.31 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.83 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.23 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.91 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.72 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.17 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.85 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Quadralink |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.1 x 0.87 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 12.7 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.0 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 31.5 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P185/65R14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P185/65R14 |
| Spare Tire Size | T115/70D14 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2457 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 87.2 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.5 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 51.6 in |
| Front Hip Room | 50.2 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.8 in |
| Second Leg Room | 34.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.1 in |
| Second Hip Room | 49.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Length, Overall | 174.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 67.0 in |
| Height, Overall | 53.3 in |
| Track Width, Front | 56.5 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 56.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | 26.4 in |
| Trunk Volume | 12.8 ft³ |
| 60/40 split-fold rear seat w/dual release handles | Optional |
| Engine malfunction indicator light | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Side window demisters | Standard |
| Self-adjusting clutch linkage | Standard |
| 12 ounce full carpeting | Standard |
| Aerodynamic fixed lens lights | Standard |
| Soft-feel vinyl door trim-inc: cloth inserts, vinyl covered armrest, integral map pocket, speaker grille | Standard |
| Heater/defroster/flow-through ventilation w/4-speed blower | Standard |
| Body-color bumpers | Standard |
| Temperature gauge | Standard |
| Cigarette lighter | Standard |
| Passenger-side visor mirror | Optional |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Front manual shoulder belt system w/adjustable D-ring | Standard |
| Lower body-side/underbody PVC coating | Standard |
| Low engine coolant warning light | Standard |
| Solar tinted glass | Standard |
| Soft-feel vinyl-covered instrument panel-inc: knee bolsters, integrated climate/audio control panel | Standard |
| City 26/hwy 34 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Water management windshield molding | Standard |
| Headlamp-on warning chime | Standard |
| HD alternator | Standard |
| Body-color body-side protection moldings | Optional |
| Electronic engine controls (EEC-V) | Standard |
| 4-spoke black steering wheel | Standard |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: (4) premium speakers {Aftermarket audio upgrades are limited) | Standard |
| Narrow black beltline moldings | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Single-note horn | Standard |
| Dual black manual mirrors | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Low fuel warning light | Standard |
| Flush windshield/backlight glass | Standard |
| Upgraded cloth/vinyl low-back bucket seats | Optional |
| 14" x 5.5" semi-styled steel wheels w/full luxury bolt-on wheel covers | Optional |
| Single exhaust tip tailpipe | Standard |
| 58 amp/hr maintenance-free battery | Standard |
| Center console-inc: forward/rear cup holders, rear bin | Standard |
| Rear outboard manual lap/shoulder seat belts w/center lap belts | Standard |
| Separate clock | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
| Quadralink independent rear suspension | Standard |
| Body-color flush door handles w/integral lock cylinder | Standard |
| Non-locking glove box | Standard |
| 2.0L SPI I4 engine | Standard |
| Rear seat heat ducts | Standard |
| City 28/hwy 37 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Electronic ignition | Standard |
| Semi-flush side glass | Standard |
| Upgraded trunk trim | Optional |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Inside hood release | Standard |
| P185/65R14 SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| 2-speed windshield wipers w/variable interval feature | Standard |
| Isolated independent front suspension w/engine subframe | Standard |
| Mini-spare tire | Standard |
| Trip odometer | Standard |
| Electronic voltage regulator | Standard |
| Black-out door frame moldings | Optional |
| 12.7 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Rear reflex applique | Standard |
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