Ford Escort
Third generation (North America) · 1997 · 1 model year · 6 trims
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Photo: 1997 Ford Escort LX Sport wagon, front 8.18.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1997 Ford Escort LX Sport wagon, rear 8.18.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1997 Ford Escort LX Wagon in Mocha Frost Clearcoat Metallic, rear left, 2026-06-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1997 Ford Escort LX Sport wagon, front 8.18.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Ford Escort LX Sport wagon, rear 8.18.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Ford Escort LX Wagon in Mocha Frost Clearcoat Metallic, rear left, 2026-06-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | |||||||
| Base Auto · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) | FWD | 23/31 (27) | $11,430 |
| Base MT · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 (27) | $11,430 |
| LX Auto · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) | FWD | 23/31 (27) | $12,210 |
| LX MT · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 (27) | $12,210 |
| LX Wagon Auto · Wagon | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) | FWD | 23/31 (27) | $12,865 |
| LX Wagon MT · Wagon | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 (27) | $12,865 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.