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The Good
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1997 Ford Escort: Quick Overview
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1997 Ford Escort Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 1997 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Escort |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | HERMOSILLO |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 2457 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 2.0 4 |
| Engine Size | 2L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | - |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 1997 Ford Escort Have?
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How long will the 1997 Ford Escort last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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1997 Ford Escort Prices and Market Value
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1997 Ford Escort Cost of Ownership
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1997 Ford Escort Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
12.7 gallons
City Mileage
24 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
34 miles/gallon
1997 Ford Escort Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
1997 Ford Escort Recalls & Defects
Seat Belts:front
Recall date
2004-07-12
Recall no.
04e048000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain TRW Driver's Side Seat Belts Manufactured ON December 6 and 9, 2002, FOR USE AS Replacement Equipment FOR 1997 Ford Escort 4-Door and Station Wagon Platform Vehicles, Ford's P/N F7cz54611b09aac. THE Seat Belt Assemblies Exhibit A No-Lock Condition Which Does NOT Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 209, Seat Belt Assemblies.
Consequence
IN THE Event OF A Crash, THE Restraint System MAY NOT Provide Adequate Protection TO THE Seat Occupant, Which MAY Increase THE Risk OF Personal Injury.
Remedy
TRW Will Notify THE Customers WHO Purchased THE Replacement Seat Belt Assemblies Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON August 27, 2004.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Service Replacement Equipment FOR USE IN 1997-2003 Model Year Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer 4-Door and Station Wagon Vehicles and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed IN Ford Vehicles BY Ford Motor Company.for More Information Customers CAN Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
AIR Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Recall date
2002-12-09
Recall no.
02v323000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Passenger Vehicles, THE Integrated AIR BAG Monitor (Iabm) CAN BE Contaminated With Water or Other Liquids and Could Experience Internal Electrical Shorting.
Consequence
This May, IN Turn, Cause THE AIR BAG Readiness Light TO Illuminate and IN Very Rare Occurrences, AIR BAG Deployment, Melted Wiring, or Fire MAY Occur.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install THE Shield Over THE Iabm and Apply Nyogel Grease TO THE Connector. Owner Notification Began February 11, 2003. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1997 Ford Escort Insurance
Insurance for a 1997 Ford Escort is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 1997 Ford Escort Compare to Other Sedan?
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Final Verdict: Is the 1997 Ford Escort a Good Sedan?
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