1997 Ford Escort LX specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
4dr Sdn LX
$11,795
4dr Wgn LX
$12,505
$12,505
Starting MSRP
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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
125 @ 3750
Displacement
2.0L/122
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

Front Leg Room
43 in
Track Width, Rear
57 in
Rear Door Opening Height
32 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
63 ft³
Liftover Height
23 in
Track Width, Front
57 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
36 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
26 ft³
Second Leg Room
34 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
67 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
64 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
Front Hip Room
50 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
39 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Height, Overall
54 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Passenger Volume
94 ft³
Second Head Room
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
43 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Head Room
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
28 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
Length, Overall
173 in

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,525 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal

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