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1997 Ford Escort Express
United States
Diesel
FWD
LCV
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Variant
Express
Body Style
LCV
Generation
AxL 2nd Facelift
Doors
3
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.8 TD Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
70 hp
Power (kW)
51 kW
Torque
135 Nm (100 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,753 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
82 mm
(3.2 in)
Compression Ratio
21.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Ground Clearance
200 mm
(7.9 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Ford Motor Company
CE14 Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Connectivity
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Passenger Seat
in Front of
Car Classification
American Classification
Cargo Van
British Classification
Ford
2,234 vehicles
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Optional
Windows
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Second Row
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Rims & Tires
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Grey
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Grey
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Optional
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
1999
Adult Occupant
2/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional
Rear: -
Van
Australian Classification
Van
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Cargo Van
Escort
Model
20 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Grey
Stitching Colour
Black
LCV
Variant
Escort Express
1981–2002
Escort Express LCV Generations
5 of 5
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AxL 2nd Facelift
1995–2002
Year
1997
Powertrain
1.8 TD Manual
Horsepower
70 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Diesel
LCV
FWD
Manual, 5-speed
Diesel
