Ford Escort Open body
01.1995 - 09.1998 · Europe
Generation 5, second facelift
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Ford Escort, Generation 5, second facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 9 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (01.1995 - 09.1998). 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: 9 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 5
- Engine codes
- F4B, L1E, RDA, RFD; RFK
- Engine displacement, cc
- 1392–1796
- Drive layout
- Front-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Manual 5
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2520
- Ground clearance, mm
- 140–150
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel
Equipment and practical details
Ford Escort · Generation 5, second facelift · Europe · 01.1995 - 09.1998. 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.
- Folding rear seats
- This changes the balance between passenger and luggage space. Check whether the folded surface is level and whether long items can pass through.
Specifications and technical details
9 versions1.4 L, 75 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
F4B · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 MT CLX | 01.1995 - 09.1998 |
1.6 L, 90 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
L1E · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 MT CLXBase grade | 01.1995 - 09.1998 | |
| 1.6 MT GTUpper grade | 01.1995 - 09.1998 | |
| 1.6 MT GhiaTop grade | 01.1995 - 09.1998 |
1.8 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
RDA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 MT CLXBase grade | 01.1995 - 09.1998 | |
| 1.8 MT GTUpper grade | 01.1995 - 09.1998 | |
| 1.8 MT GhiaTop grade | 01.1995 - 09.1998 |
1.8 L, 90 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
RFD; RFK · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8TD MT CLXBase grade | 01.1995 - 09.1998 | |
| 1.8TD MT GhiaTop grade | 01.1995 - 09.1998 |
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