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Ford Escort (North America) Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1996–2003) — Third Generation

The third-generation Ford Escort (North America) covers coupe, sedan and five-door estate bodies, giving buyers a compact front-wheel-drive family car that stretches from practical daily commuting to weekend load-carrying without changing much of its character.

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Ford Escort (North America) Engines and Transmissions

A 2.0 gasoline Ford Escort (North America) engine drives the front wheels through either a manual or an automatic gearbox. The 2.0 MT suits drivers who want direct control and simpler upkeep, while the 2.0 AT trades a little economy for easier traffic driving; the estate shares this practical powertrain.

Coupe — Ford Escort (North America) Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Ford Escort (North America) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1988 cm³132 hp97 kW173 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1988 cm³132 hp97 kW173 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1999 cm³145 hp107 kW190 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1999 cm³145 hp107 kW190 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Sedan — Ford Escort (North America) Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Ford Escort (North America) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 ATGasoline1988 cm³112 hp82 kW170 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1988 cm³112 hp82 kW170 N⋅mManualFWD

Estate 5-door — Ford Escort (North America) Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Ford Escort (North America) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1988 cm³112 hp82 kW170 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1988 cm³112 hp82 kW170 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Ford Escort (North America) Dimensions

Coupe — Ford Escort (North America) Dimensions

Coupe Ford Escort (North America) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 MT4450 mm1710 mm1330 mm2500 mm1124 kg130 mm
2.0 AT4450 mm1710 mm1330 mm2500 mm1155 kg130 mm
2.0 MT4450 mm1710 mm1330 mm2500 mm1124 kg130 mm
2.0 AT4450 mm1710 mm1330 mm2500 mmNot provided130 mm

Sedan — Ford Escort (North America) Dimensions

Sedan Ford Escort (North America) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 AT4328 mm1702 mm1354 mm2500 mm1165 kg130 mm
2.0 MT4328 mm1702 mm1354 mm2500 mm1135 kg130 mm

Estate 5-door — Ford Escort (North America) Dimensions

Estate 5-door Ford Escort (North America) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2.0 MT4387 mm1702 mm1369 mm2500 mm1166 kg
2.0 AT4387 mm1702 mm1369 mm2500 mm1195 kg

Ford Escort (North America) Cargo Space

Sedan — Ford Escort (North America) Cargo Space

Sedan Ford Escort (North America) Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.0 AT362 l
2.0 MT362 l

Estate 5-door — Ford Escort (North America) Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Ford Escort (North America) Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.0 MT865 l
2.0 AT865 l