Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1998 Ford Escort
Wheel alignment for the 1998 Ford Escort: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.7 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1998 Ford Escort for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1998 Ford Escort: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 736 L (26 cu ft) | 736 L (26 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $2,914 |
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 1998 Ford Escort
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 375 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (76), engine and engine cooling (56) and suspension (52). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment for the 1998 Ford Escort
Wheel alignment for your 1998 Ford Escort: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
Before the shop sees your Escort
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder. The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
The steps
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
A rental while you wait
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Good habits for your car
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
A short checklist
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Over to you
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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