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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
125 @ 3750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
110 @ 5000
Displacement
2.0L/122
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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