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1997 Ford Escort LX Sedan

Learn more about this Escort trim line at Automobile Magazine online. This car comes standard with a L4 engine, a Manual transmission, and a Front Wheel Drive drivetrain. With a 2.0L capacity, this Sedan gets roughly 28 miles per gallon in the city and 37 miles per gallon on the highway.
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1997 Ford Escort
Resale Value:$3,772  |  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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Escort LX Sedan Pricing

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

Escort LX Sedan Specs

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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

Escort LX Sedan Crash Ratings

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