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1998 Ford Escort Overview

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Trims

2 Dr ZX2 Cool Coupe
18 national listings
Avg. Price: $2,919
2 Dr ZX2 Hot Coupe
Avg. Price: $2,795
4 Dr LX Sedan
19 national listings
Avg. Price: $3,044
4 Dr SE Sedan
61 national listings
Avg. Price: $2,817
4 Dr SE Wagon
13 national listings
Avg. Price: $2,947

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Average User Score

4.15 stars

Based on 80 reviews

Get The 5 Speed Manual And You Won't Regret It! Awesome Powertrain & Great Reliablity :) by Peter
 — Performance- Has pretty good acceleration for a 4 cylinder and good handling! The ride is a little crashy but nothing not to expect with an economy car. The braking is ok but the petal feels spongy wi... Read More
Born Again Escort by Christian
 — Bought This car at the end of 2005, Performance blue exterior, totaly stock 1400cc engine. Throughout the time, the paint started deteriorating and the engine went from bad to worse , due to my drivin... Read More
Nice Cheap Frills, Great Package by Richard
 — Best £800 I ever spent, Its got PS, EW, RCL, SR, Heated Front Screen, 1.8 115ps (standard form) engin plus more. Its been ever so slightly modded since Ive had it though, its now got the following; ... Read More
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Cost $3,305 Average Instant Market Value $3,185 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 34 26
Horsepower 110 145
Crash Test Rating 3 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 12.8 15.8
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.5 42.2

Ford Escort Questions

crick
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My Car Lost All Power After A Puff Of Smoke Came From Under Steering Column...

9 views with 2 answers (last answer about a week ago)
dcove
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1998 Escort Stopped Running

Driving down the road, just stopped running. Plenty of crank but no start. When I turn the ignition I can hear the fuel pump start up. If I don't have spark which I am guessing, what next ?

1,080 views with 6 answers (last answer about a month ago)
Talainu
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1998 Ford Escort 2.0 Engine Problem

I have a 1998 Ford Escort 2.0 engine it runs fine when its cold, but when it warms up it dies at idle. Above idle it runs great. How can I fix this?

127 views with 15 answers (last answer 2 months ago)
marblehead
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Idler Pulley

2.0 zetec dohc, idler pulley has a black plastic outer housing w/bearing inside the plastic flat roller housing. This engine has an idler pulley under one cam and an belt tensioner under the other cam...

573 views with 3 answers (last answer 3 months ago)
Vocast
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Stall Issue On 1998 Ford Escort Zx2

I have a manual 1998 Ford Escort ZX2, and a couple months ago i had to replace the alternator (an oil leak through the valve cover gasket). While replacing it I decided to replace the serpentine belt...

90 views with 4 answers (last answer 3 months ago)