1998 Ford Escort LX MT
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- Photo: 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 SE in grey, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Ford Escort ZX2, front left, 03-25-2021 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Ford ZX2 Sport by Ortzog, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 SE in grey, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Ford ZX2 rear by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Ford Escort LX MT is a 110-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,845 MSRP.
It makes 110 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 125 lb-ft of torque at 3750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
The Escort measures 174.7 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,468 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,845 ($23,617 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (G5M) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Tires Front | 185/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | 185/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.7 in |
| Width | 67 in |
| Height | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,468 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1998 Ford Escort LX MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Ford ESCORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 12, 2004 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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.
NHTSA campaign 04E048000
389 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Ford ESCORT
Owner Complaints
389 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Ford ESCORT (85 mention a crash, 17 a fire, 66 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 76 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 50 |
| Suspension | 50 |
| Electrical System | 44 |
| Power Train | 40 |
| Hydraulic | 32 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1998 FORD ESCORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.