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1997 Ford Escort (base trim)

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1997 Ford Escort
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Engines: 2.0L L4
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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1997 Ford Escort Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$2,700$2,208$740N/A$4,233$3,350$1,708
50,001 - 60,000$2,600$2,108$740N/A$4,133$3,250$1,708
60,001 - 70,000$2,500$2,008$740N/A$4,033$3,150$1,708
70,001 - 85,000$2,400$1,908$740N/A$3,933$3,050$1,708
85,001 - 100,000$2,300$1,808$740N/A$3,833$2,950$1,708
100,001 - 115,000$2,200$1,708$740N/A$3,733$2,850$1,708
115,001 - 130,000$1,975$1,608$740N/A$3,508$2,750$1,708
130,001 - 150,000$1,825$1,383$740N/A$3,358$2,525$1,708
150,001 - 170,000$1,550$1,258$740N/A$3,083$2,400$1,708
170,001 - 190,000$1,175$958$615N/A$2,708$2,100$1,583
190,001 - 999,999$725$583$315N/A$2,258$1,725$1,283

1997 Ford Escort Specs (base trim)

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1,988 cc 2 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 84.8 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 9.2 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 6.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
48 liter fuel tank
Power: 82 kW , 110 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 125 ft lb @ 3,750 rpm

1997 Ford Escort Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant