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Ford Escort

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NameFord Escort
Country
Introduced1980-01-01
Region
City
SourceWikidata
ManufacturerFord Motor Company Source
Operator
Location
Mass
Height
Width
Length
Retrieved At2026-11-05
Powertrain1.6 L CVH I4 1.9 L CVH I4 2.0 L Mazda RF diesel I4 Source
Variants[ edit ] Source
Transmission4-speed MTX-II manual 5-speed MTX-III manual 3-speed ATX/FLC automatic Source
DimensionsWheelbase: 94.2 in (2,393 mm); Length: 169.4 in (4,303 mm) GT: 169.0 in (4,293 mm); Width: 65.9 in (1,674 mm); Height: Hatchback: 53.7 in (1,364 mm) Sedan: 53.4 in (1,356 mm); Wheelbase: 98.4 in (2,499 mm); Length: 170.0 in (4,318 mm) Wagon: 171.3 in (4,351 mm) 1992 & 1995–96 Sedan: 170.9 in (4,341 mm); Width: 66.7 in (1,694 mm); Height: Sedan: 52.7 in (1,339 mm) Hatchback: 52.5 in (1,334 mm) Wagon: 53.6 in (1,361 mm); Length: Wagon: 172.7 in (4,390 mm) Sedan: 174.7 in (4,440 mm); Width: 67.0 in (1,700 mm); Height: Sedan: 53.3 in (1,354 mm) Wagon: 53.9 in (1,369 mm); Wheelbase: 98.4 in (2,500 mm); Length: 175.2 in (4,450 mm); Width: 67.4 in (1,710 mm); Height: 52.3 in (1,330 mm) Source

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Prices and specifications may change by market and date.

Detailed source specifications

SectionLabelValueSource Url
PowertrainEngine1.6 L CVH I4 1.9 L CVH I4 2.0 L Mazda RF diesel I4Source
PowertrainTransmission4-speed MTX-II manual 5-speed MTX-III manual 3-speed ATX/FLC automaticSource
DimensionsWheelbase94.2 in (2,393 mm)Source
DimensionsLength169.4 in (4,303 mm) GT: 169.0 in (4,293 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth65.9 in (1,674 mm)Source
DimensionsHeightHatchback: 53.7 in (1,364 mm) Sedan: 53.4 in (1,356 mm)Source
DimensionsCurb weight2,243 lb (1,017 kg) (Escort GT)Source
PowertrainEngine1.8 L BP I4 1.9 L CVH I4Source
PowertrainTransmission5-speed F series manual (1.9) 5-speed G5M manual (1.8) 4-speed F-4EAT automaticSource
DimensionsWheelbase98.4 in (2,499 mm)Source
DimensionsLength170.0 in (4,318 mm) Wagon: 171.3 in (4,351 mm) 1992 & 1995–96 Sedan: 170.9 in (4,341 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth66.7 in (1,694 mm)Source
DimensionsHeightSedan: 52.7 in (1,339 mm) Hatchback: 52.5 in (1,334 mm) Wagon: 53.6 in (1,361 mm)Source
DimensionsCurb weight3-door hatchback – 2,355 lbs (1,068 kg) 5-door hatchback – 2,385 lbs (1,082 kg) 4-door sedan – 2,404 lbs (1,090 kg) 5-door wagon – 2,491 lbs (1,130 kg)Source
Powertrain detailsHorsepowerTorqueSource
PowertrainEngine2.0 L SPI2000 SOHC I4 2.0 L Zetec DOHC I4Source
PowertrainTransmission5-speed G5M manual 4-speed F-4EAT automaticSource
DimensionsLengthWagon: 172.7 in (4,390 mm) Sedan: 174.7 in (4,440 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth67.0 in (1,700 mm)Source
DimensionsHeightSedan: 53.3 in (1,354 mm) Wagon: 53.9 in (1,369 mm)Source
DimensionsCurb weight2,468 lb (1,119 kg)Source
PowertrainEngine2.0 L Zetec DOHC I4Source
DimensionsWheelbase98.4 in (2,500 mm)Source
DimensionsLength175.2 in (4,450 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth67.4 in (1,710 mm)Source
DimensionsHeight52.3 in (1,330 mm)Source
DimensionsCurb weight2,478 lb (1,124 kg)Source

First generation (1981–1990)

FieldValue 1
First generation—
Overview—
Also calledMercury Lynx
Production1980–1990 (Escort) 1980–1987 (Lynx)
Model years1981–1990 (Escort) 1981–1987 (Lynx)
AssemblyUnited States: Edison, New Jersey ( Edison Assembly ) United States: Milpitas, California ( San Jose Assembly Plant ) United States: Wayne, Michigan ( Wayne Stamping & Assembly ) Canada: Oakville, Ontario ( Oakville Assembly )
Body and chassis—
Body style3/5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon
PlatformFord CE14 platform
RelatedFord EXP / Mercury LN7 Ford Tempo / Mercury Topaz Ford Escort (Europe) Ford Orion
Powertrain—
Engine1.6 L CVH I4 1.9 L CVH I4 2.0 L Mazda RF diesel I4
Transmission4-speed MTX-II manual 5-speed MTX-III manual 3-speed ATX/FLC automatic
Dimensions—
Wheelbase94.2 in (2,393 mm)
Length169.4 in (4,303 mm) GT: 169.0 in (4,293 mm)
Width65.9 in (1,674 mm)
HeightHatchback: 53.7 in (1,364 mm) Sedan: 53.4 in (1,356 mm)
Curb weight2,243 lb (1,017 kg) (Escort GT)

Engine ConfigurationEngine FamilyProductionOutputNotes
97 cu in (1.6 L) I4Ford CVH engine1981–198565–70 hp (48–52 kW)
1982–198580 hp (60 kW)High output (H.O.)——
1983–198588 hp (66 kW)GT multi-port EFI——
97 cu in (1.6 L) turbocharged I4Ford CVH engine1984–1985120 hp (89 kW)Turbo GT multi-port EFI
122 cu in (2.0 L) I4 dieselMazda RF diesel1984–198752 hp (39 kW)All except GT
113 cu in (1.9 L) I4Ford CVH engine1985.5–198686 hp (64 kW)2-bbl carburetor [ 7 ]
1987–199090 hp (67 kW)CFI (Central Fuel Injection)——
1985–1988108 hp (81 kW)GT EFI HO; multi-port EFI——
1988.5–1990110 hp (82 kW)GT EFI HO; multi-port EFI roller lifters & matching camshafts——

Second generation (1991–1996)

FieldValue 1
Second generation (CT120)—
1993 Ford Escort 5-door—
Overview—
Also calledFord Laser (Asia and Oceania)
ProductionApril 1990 – March 1996
Model years1991–1996
AssemblyUnited States: Wayne, Michigan ( Wayne Stamping & Assembly ) Mexico: Hermosillo, Sonora ( Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly )
Body and chassis—
Body style3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 5-door hatchback
PlatformMazda B platform
RelatedMazda 323 Mazda Protegé Mercury Tracer
Powertrain—
Engine1.8 L BP I4 1.9 L CVH I4
Transmission5-speed F series manual (1.9) 5-speed G5M manual (1.8) 4-speed F-4EAT automatic
Dimensions—
Wheelbase98.4 in (2,499 mm)
Length170.0 in (4,318 mm) Wagon: 171.3 in (4,351 mm) 1992 & 1995–96 Sedan: 170.9 in (4,341 mm)
Width66.7 in (1,694 mm)
HeightSedan: 52.7 in (1,339 mm) Hatchback: 52.5 in (1,334 mm) Wagon: 53.6 in (1,361 mm)
Curb weight3-door hatchback – 2,355 lbs (1,068 kg) 5-door hatchback – 2,385 lbs (1,082 kg) 4-door sedan – 2,404 lbs (1,090 kg) 5-door wagon – 2,491 lbs (1,130 kg)

Powertrain details

FieldValue 1Value 2Value 3Value 4Value 5Value 6
Engine configurationEngine familyProductionFuel systemOutput (SAE Net)Notes—
HorsepowerTorque—————
113 cu in (1.9 L) I4Ford CVH engine1991–1996Sequential Fuel Injection (SEFI)88 hp (66 kW)108 ft⋅lbf (146 N⋅m)Standard/Pony, LX
112 cu in (1.8 L) I4Mazda BP engine1991–1996Multi-port Fuel Injection127 hp (95 kW)114 ft⋅lbf (155 N⋅m)GT, LX-E

Third generation (1997–2003)

FieldValue 1
Third generation (CT120)—
Overview—
Production1996–2002
Model years1997–2002
AssemblyUnited States: Wayne, Michigan ( Wayne Stamping & Assembly ) Mexico: Hermosillo, Sonora ( Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly )
Body and chassis—
Body style4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
PlatformMazda B platform
RelatedMazda Protegé Mercury Tracer
Powertrain—
Engine2.0 L SPI2000 SOHC I4 2.0 L Zetec DOHC I4
Transmission5-speed G5M manual 4-speed F-4EAT automatic
Dimensions—
Wheelbase98.4 in (2,499 mm)
LengthWagon: 172.7 in (4,390 mm) Sedan: 174.7 in (4,440 mm)
Width67.0 in (1,700 mm)
HeightSedan: 53.3 in (1,354 mm) Wagon: 53.9 in (1,369 mm)
Curb weight2,468 lb (1,119 kg)

Powertrain details

FieldValue 1Value 2Value 3Value 4Value 5Value 6Value 7
ModelEngine configurationEngine familyProductionOutput (SAE Net)Maximum RPMNotes—
HorsepowerTorque——————
base, SE, LX Mercury Tracer (all)121 cu in (2.0 L) SOHC I4Ford CVH engine1997–2002110 hp (82 kW) at 5000 rpm125 ft⋅lbf (169 N⋅m) at 3750 rpm5500 rpmSPI2000 (split-port induction)
ZX2121 cu in (2.0 L) DOHC I4Ford Zetec engine1998–2003130 hp (97 kW) at 5750 rpm127 ft⋅lbf (172 N⋅m) at 4250 rpm6500 rpm redline 7200 rpm limited
ZX2 S/R1999–2000143 hp (107 kW)146 ft⋅lbf (198 N⋅m)——

ZX2

FieldValue 1
Ford Escort ZX2 Ford ZX2—
Overview—
Also calledFord Escort ZX2
Production1997–2003 (U.S.) 1997–2000 (Canada & Mexico) [ citation needed ]
AssemblyMexico: Hermosillo, Sonora ( Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly )
Body and chassis—
ClassSport compact
Body style2-door notchback coupe
PlatformMazda B platform
RelatedMazda Protegé Mercury Tracer
Powertrain—
Engine2.0 L Zetec DOHC I4
Transmission5-speed G5M manual 4-speed F-4EAT automatic
Dimensions—
Wheelbase98.4 in (2,500 mm)
Length175.2 in (4,450 mm)
Width67.4 in (1,710 mm)
Height52.3 in (1,330 mm)
Curb weight2,478 lb (1,124 kg)
Chronology—
PredecessorFord Probe

Available sourced specifications

Introduced / established1980-01-01
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Last sourced2026-11-05

Wikidata source record

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