Generation 4

Ford Escort 5-door hatchback

01.1986 - 07.1990 · Europe

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Generation 4

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Ford Escort, Generation 4, Europe market. This overview covers 32 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (01.1986 - 07.1990). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 32 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine displacement, cc: 1297–1753
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 3, Manual 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2400
Ground clearance, mm: 160
Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Ford Escort · Generation 4 · Europe · 01.1986 - 07.1990. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Independent rear suspension: For a version with independent rear suspension, confirm the layout and parts for its drivetrain. Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive specifications can differ.

Specifications and technical details

32 versions

1.3 L, 59 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford OVH JLA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.3 MT Escort Ghia 5-gearsTop grade	03.1986 - 07.1988
1.3 MT Escort С 5-gearsBase grade	03.1988 - 07.1989
1.3 MT Escort СL 5-gearsTop grade	03.1988 - 07.1989

1.3 L, 59 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford OVH JLB · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.3 MT Escort Ghia 5-gears (catalyst)Top grade	03.1987 - 07.1988
1.3 MT Escort С 5-gears (catalyst)Base grade	03.1987 - 07.1988
1.3 MT Escort СL 5-gears (catalyst)Upper grade	03.1987 - 07.1988

1.4 L, 74 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH FUC · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.4 MT Escort Ghia 5-gearsTop grade	03.1986 - 07.1990
1.4 MT Escort СL 5-gearsTop grade	03.1986 - 07.1987

1.4 L, 72 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

F6B; F6D · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.4i MT Escort Ghia 5-gears (catalyst)Top grade	03.1987 - 07.1990
1.4i MT Escort С 5-gears (catalyst)Base grade	03.1987 - 07.1990
1.4i MT Escort СL 5-gears (catalyst)Upper grade	03.1987 - 07.1990

1.6 L, 89 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LUG · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6 MT Escort С 5-gearsBase grade	03.1986 - 07.1990
1.6 MT Escort СL 5-gearsUpper grade	03.1986 - 07.1990
1.6 MT Escort Ghia 5-gearsTop grade	03.1986 - 07.1990

1.6 L, 89 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH L4B · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6i MT Escort Ghia 5-gears (catalyst)Top grade	03.1986 - 07.1990
1.6i MT Escort С 5-gears (catalyst)Base grade	03.1986 - 07.1990
1.6i MT Escort СL 5-gears (catalyst)Upper grade	03.1986 - 07.1990

1.6 L, 89 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LUG · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6 AT Escort СL 5-gearsUpper grade	03.1986 - 07.1990
1.6 AT Escort С 5-gearsBase grade	03.1986 - 07.1990
1.6 AT Escort Ghia 5-gearsTop grade	03.1986 - 07.1990

1.8 L, 59 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford Endura-D RTA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.8D MT Escort GhiaTop grade	08.1989 - 07.1990
1.8D MT Escort СBase grade	08.1989 - 07.1990
1.8D MT Escort СLUpper grade	08.1989 - 07.1990

1.3 L, 59 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford OVH JLA · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.3 MT Escort PopularBase grade	03.1986 - 07.1988
1.3 MT Escort С	03.1986 - 07.1988
1.3 MT Escort СLUpper grade	03.1986 - 07.1988

1.4 L, 74 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH FUC · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.4 MT Escort СBase grade	03.1986 - 07.1987

1.6 L, 54 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford LTC · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6D MT Escort СBase grade	03.1986 - 07.1989
1.6D MT Escort СLTop grade	03.1986 - 07.1989

1.4 L, 72 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

F6B; F6D · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.4 MT Escort С 5-gearsTop grade	03.1987 - 07.1989

1.3 L, 62 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford OVH JBB · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

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1.3 MT Escort PopularBase grade	03.1988 - 07.1990

1.3 L, 62 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford OVH JBB · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.3 MT Escort L 5-gearsTop grade	03.1988 - 07.1990

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