1997 Ford Escort LX specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn LX
- $11,795
- 4dr Wgn LX
- $12,505
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Grey-Violet
Crystal Blue
Cypress / Dark Cypress
Packages
$1,825
Starting MSRP
- rear window defroster
- air cond
- driver-side/trunk remote keyless entry w/(2) keyfobs
See more detail $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
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$1,100
Starting MSRP
- rear window defroster
- air cond
- driver-side/trunk remote keyless entry w/(2) keyfobs
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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110 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.1 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Power
Brake Type
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Electrical
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75
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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125 @ 3750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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2.0L/122
Displacement
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110 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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8.45 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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39 in
Front Head Room
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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173 in
Length, Overall
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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54 in
Height, Overall
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43 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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36 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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5
Passenger Capacity
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26 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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64 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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32 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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39 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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23 in
Liftover Height
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39 in
Second Head Room
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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28 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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98 in
Wheelbase
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63 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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43 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Steering
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent strut
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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P185/65R14
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P185/65R14
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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14 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,525 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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