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1998 Ford Escort (base trim)

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1998 Ford Escort
Resale Value:$3,359  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 1.9L L4; 2.0L L4
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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1998 Ford Escort Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$2,884$2,376$1,030N/A$4,450$3,558$2,067
50,001 - 60,000$2,784$2,276$1,030N/A$4,350$3,458$2,067
60,001 - 70,000$2,684$2,176$1,030N/A$4,250$3,358$2,067
70,001 - 85,000$2,584$2,076$1,030N/A$4,150$3,258$2,067
85,001 - 100,000$2,484$1,976$1,030N/A$4,050$3,158$2,067
100,001 - 115,000$2,284$1,876$1,030N/A$3,850$3,058$2,067
115,001 - 130,000$2,109$1,676$1,030N/A$3,675$2,858$2,067
130,001 - 150,000$1,809$1,526$1,030N/A$3,375$2,708$2,067
150,001 - 170,000$1,409$1,176$880N/A$2,975$2,358$1,917
170,001 - 999,999$984$801$555N/A$2,550$1,983$1,592

1998 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): 6.2
Multi-point injection fuel system
48 liter fuel tank
Power: 82 kW , 110 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 125 ft lb @ 3,750 rpm

1998 Ford Escort Crash Test Data

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