1997 Ford Escort for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.4 to 9.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.4 to 9.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Ford Escort for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1997 Ford Escort specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 197 g/km | 212 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.02 | $13.95 |
1997 Ford Escort: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,604 | $2,790 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Ford Escort
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 543 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (152), electrical system (151) and engine and engine cooling (74). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V323000 | 2002-12-09 | air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR (IABM) CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND COULD EXPERIENCE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORTING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1997 Ford Escort?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1997 Ford Escort for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is what to know about the 1997 Ford Escort before buying one.
Before you sign for the Escort
NHTSA has 543 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
Its 2.0L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Fuel use is rated 8.4 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 25 litres. Driving 300 km costs roughly $39.06 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles.
Room inside
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Its 878 litre trunk is enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Try before you buy
A test week in the Escort tells you more than any review. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Escort answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $130.20 at our price setting. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Which one to look for
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Ready when you are
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Ford Escort from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Ford Escort for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Ford Escort
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Ford Escort?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Ford Escort before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Ford Escort have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Ford Escort cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2604.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.