These are standard specifications for the 1996 Ford Escort, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1991 - 1996 |
| Price : | $10,066-$13,200 |
| Weight : | 2325 lbs | 1054.602 kg |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.34 |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
| 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 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E026000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN 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. |
| Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | PRO-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. |
| Notes | THIS 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. |
Data updated January 2023
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 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1996 Ford Escort?
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.