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MECHANICAL
- 2.0L DOHC SMPI 16-valve I4 Zetec engine
- 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
- Self-adjusting clutch linkage
- Front wheel drive
- 58 amp/hr maintenance-free battery
- Battery saver (turns off interior lights after 10 minutes)
- HD alternator
- Isolated independent front suspension w/engine subframe
- Quadralink independent rear suspension
- Front/rear stabilizer bar
- P185/65R14 SBR BSW tires
- Mini-spare tire
- 14" x 5.5" steel wheels w/styled bolt-through wheel covers
- Pwr rack & pinion steering
- Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
- 12.7 gallon fuel tank
- Single exhaust tip tailpipe
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EXTERIOR
- Body-color impact-absorbing bumpers
- Black body-side protection moldings
- Dual black manual mirrors
- Solar tinted glass
- Flush windshield/backlight glass
- 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Body-color flush door handles w/integral lock cylinder
- Lower body-side/underbody PVC coating
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INTERIOR
- Cloth low-back bucket seats w/driver seat memory recline
- 60/40 split-fold rear seat w/dual release handles
- Center console-inc: cup/coin holders, cassette stowage, rear bin/cup holders
- 12 ounce full carpeting
- 4-spoke color-keyed steering wheel
- Tachometer
- Trip odometer
- Temperature gauge
- Low fuel warning light
- Engine malfunction indicator light
- Headlamp-on warning chime
- Remote trunklid release
- Heater/defroster/flow-through ventilation w/4-speed blower
- Side window demisters
- Rear seat heat ducts
- Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: 4-speakers (Aftermarket audio upgrades are limited)
- Soft-feel vinyl-covered instrument panel-inc: knee bolsters, integrated climate/audio control panel, storage bin, digital clock
- 12V pwr point w/tethered/covered cap
- Non-locking glove box
- Soft-touch vinyl door trim-inc: cloth inserts, front integral map pocket, speaker grille
- Dual visor mirrors
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SAFETY
- Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags
- Front manual shoulder belt system
- Rear outboard manual lap/shoulder seat belts
- 5-MPH impact-absorbing bumpers
- Single-note horn
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EPA Fuel Economy & Specification
- Vehicle Name : Ford Escort
- Body Style : 2 Door Coupe
- Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
- EPA Classification : Subcompact
- Passenger Capacity : 4
- Passenger Volume (ft3) : 80.6
- Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2478
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 25
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 33
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1000
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 100
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1000
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 100
- Engine Order Code : 993
- Engine Type : Gas I4
- Displacement : 2.0L/121
- Fuel System : SPI
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 130 @ 5750
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 127 @ 4250
- Trans Order Code : 445
- Trans Type : 5
- Trans Description Cont. : Manual w/OD
- First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.31
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.83
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.31
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.97
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.76
- Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.156
- Clutch Size (in) : 8.86
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.10
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0* F (Primary) : 540
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 95
- Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 8.45
- Suspension Type - Front : Independent Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear : Quadralink
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 35
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 30
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 1.00
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.51
- Front Tire Order Code : T71
- Rear Tire Order Code : T71
- Front Tire Size : P185/65R14
- Rear Tire Size : P185/65R14
- Spare Tire Size : T115/70D14
- Front Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 5.5
- Rear Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 5.5
- Spare Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 4
- Front Wheel Material : Steel
- Rear Wheel Material : Steel
- Spare Wheel Material : Steel
- Steering Type : Power Rack & Pinion
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 17.0
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.1
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 31.5
- Brake Type : Power
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.1 x 0.87
- Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
- Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 9.0 x 1.48
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 12.8
- Front Head Room (in) : 38.0
- Front Leg Room (in) : 42.5
- Front Shoulder Room (in) : 50.8
- Front Hip Room (in) : 50.1
- Second Head Room (in) : 35.1
- Second Leg Room (in) : 33.4
- Second Shoulder Room (in) : 48.7
- Second Hip Room (in) : 45.1
- Wheelbase (in) : 98.4
- Length, Overall (in) : 175.2
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 67.4
- Height, Overall (in) : 52.3
- Track Width, Front (in) : 56.5
- Track Width, Rear (in) : 56.5
- Liftover Height (in) : 25.7
- Trunk Volume (ft3) : 11.8
