Ford Escort Forum : “Is ir poaaible to put a standard transmission instead of automatic in the 1999 F...”

The cost out weighs the benefits. Sell the car and but one with a standard tranny. Trying to convert your auto to a 5-speed is not as esy as putting a tranny in it. Sell it and buy a standard.

it is done all the time check out teamzx2.com there are many members on the site that have done it and a write-ups on how they did it