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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

110 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
125 @ 3750
SAE Net Torque @ 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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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