1996 Ford Escort Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1996 Ford Escort, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1991 - 1996
Price : $10,066-$13,200
Weight : 2325 lbs | 1054.602 kg
Coefficient of Drag : 0.34
Inline 4
Displacement : 1852 cc | 113.0 cu in. | 1.9 L.
Power : 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore : 3.2 in | 82 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 8 OHC (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Sequential Fuel Injection
Inline 4
Displacement : 1786 cc | 109.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.
Power : 127 HP (93.472 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :114 Ft-Lbs (155 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 85 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Electronically fuel injected
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic

Total Ford Production for 1996 : 1,036,048
Total 1996 Escort production : 125,409
1996 Ford Escort
(4 Cyl) Hatch 2 dr. 5 P : 64,964
(4 Cyl) LX Hatch 4 dr. 5 P : 11,807
(4 Cyl) LX Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 13,439
(4 Cyl) LX Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P : 35,199
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer

PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

NHTSA Campaign ID06E026000
SummaryCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
RemedyPRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1996 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $16,300
Avg. Household Income : $36,300
Avg. Home : $118,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $1.22
Avg. Stamp : $0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Ford Escort? A: The 1996 Ford Escort has a wheelbase size of 98.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1996 Ford Escort? A: The 1996 Ford Escort has lengths of 170.00 and 171.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1996 Ford Escort? A: The 1996 Ford Escort has a width of 66.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1996 Ford Escort cost when new?A: The 1996 Ford Escort cost approximately $10,066 to $13,200 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1996 Ford Escort? A: The 1996 Ford Escort was offered as a (4 Cyl) GT Hatch, (4 Cyl) Hatch, (4 Cyl) LX Hatch, (4 Cyl) LX Sedan, (4 Cyl) LX Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1996? A: Ford produced 1,036,048 automobiles in 1996.

Q: How many 1996 Escorts were produced? A: Ford produced 125,409 examples of the Escort in 1996.

Q: What engines did the 1996 Ford Escort have? A: The 1996 Ford Escort had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1852 cc | 113.0 cu in. | 1.9 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 3800 RPM
  • Inline 4 (1786 cc | 109.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 127 HP (93.472 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 114 Ft-Lbs (155 NM) @ 4500 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1996 Ford Escort have? A: The 1996 Ford Escort had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.

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