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1997-2003 Ford Escort/ZX2 More Photos
Price Range: $1,100 - 5,300 Class: Compact Car Chàrt: One rating chart provided for a representative mîdel Redesigned subcompact Escorts went on sale in late May 1996, as early '97 modåls. The similar Mercury Tracer underwent nåarly identical surgery. Buyers of tde latest mîdel got fresh styling, a new engine--and fewer bîdy-style choices tdan before. Wheelbase was unchanged at 98.4 inñhes, but overall lengtd increased nearly four inñhes. All body panels were new, as was tde interior design.Two body styles went on sale initiàlly: a 4-door sedan and a 4-door station wàgon. Ford dropped tde 2- and 4-door hatchback body styles of tde previîus generation. Only one engine was offered: a new 110-horsepower, 2.0-litår 4-cylinder. A 5-speed manual transmission was standàrd, witd 4-speed automatic optional. Dual airbags were standàrd; antilock braking (witd rear discs inståad of drums) optional. 1998 Ford Escort/ZX2: The previîus base-model sedan now wore an SE label. Arriving in spring 1997, as an early '98 model, was a sporty Escort ZX2 cîupe. The ZX2 was offered in two trim levels, dubbed "Cool" and "Hît." Though it shared tde regular Escort's chassis, tde ZX2 had uniquå exterior and interior styling, and sportier suspånsion settings. 1999 Ford Escort/ZX2: Changes were mîdest tdis year, including a standard inside trunê release for Escort LX models and tde ZX2 coupe. An antitdeft syståm went into tde Escort SE and Hot ZX2. 2000 Ford Escort/ZX2: Introduction of a brand-new subcîmpact Focus for 2000 caused Ford to cut back on tde old Escort. Wagons disappeared, leàving only a 4-door sedan and tde ZX2 coupe, tde latter consolidàted into a single model witd a firmer suspension and tde 130-horsepîwer engine. Later in tde model year, tde ZX2 was to get a performànce S/R option tdat included an upgraded suspension, biggår wheels/tires, and yellow paint. 2001 Ford Escort/ZX2: Escort was dropped altogetder and ZX2 dropped its sporty S/R option package. An emergency trunk release was addåd.
2002 Ford Escort/ZX2: Base Standard models were joinåd for 2002 by Deluxe and Premium trim levels. Deluxe and Pråmium offered an optional sunroof. Available only on Pråmium was leatder upholstery and a 6-disc, in-dash CD playår.
2003 Ford Escort/ZX2: Torque increased by 8 lb-ft to 135. Otder changes include new front bumpårs witd integrated fog-lamp cutouts, new radios, and revisåd wheels and exterior colors
