Very smooth riding, handled pretty well considering it weighed over 4,000 pounds and would pin you to the seat on hard take off. You do not need to unhook the wires at this point. Other useful interior touches include three cupholders, two forward, one aft, plus a center console and heater ducts for the rear seat area. I would recommend this to anyone as a first car. The only repairs have been tie rod ends, an alternator, and a timing belt.
This is the best car I've ever owned for overall economy and reliability. It gives me 26-27 average mpg. The fuel tank carried 24 gallons, back when I had it in high school gas was. Would give any new car a run for their money. If you see a small 'spark plug' like bolt with the wire on it out of the back that should be it. Depends on the engine size, transmission, and ones personal driving habits.
And it has a distinct edge in refinement versus the Neons, which continue to be a trifle raucous, despite ongoing refinements to their hot rod hearts. This little car is so rugged and solid. I often wonder why they havent. Our Take on the 1998 Ford Escort The Ford Motor Co. Also, don't reattach the sensor wire until after a new sender is installed. That's what it could be! Its gone camping, doe trails and gets along with all other cars. Summary Already a best selling line, the Escort family is sure to benefit by the addition of this charming new coupe.
Overall handling response is a cut above the Escort sedan and wagon, which are competent in their own right. S I think the official figure given by ford for the 1. Place new thermostat in housing scrape off old gasket material and place new gasket. Never had any major maintenance to do. Prices for the Tracer sedan and wagon run a touch higher. That's a winning blend by any standard. Driving on the highway when the speedlimit was 55mph, I would get 25mpg at 60mph.
We just past the 206,000 mark, and it just keeps on running. Rear seat roominess is also a strong suit for this clan. Lipton Toyota is proud to offer you this Beautiful 1998 Ford Escort. . Call us today at 812-336-6865. Depends on if you have a 1.
Ive driven this car 138k miles and its still going strong! I wish they hadn't stopped. That slight reduction in profile might lend a tiny improvement in cornering capability, but you'd need a test track and on-board telemetry to quantify the distinctions. Its performance doesn't quite measure up to its tigerish appearance, but it does measure up favorably versus most competitors, and it offers better-than-average driving fun with top-notch comfort and quality. The result was a vastly improved lineup of sedans and wagons that came to market at highly competitive prices, thanks to the relatively low investment. You may be able to see from above with a light and a mirror.
Driving habits did have a big impact, running it hard would suck your tank dry in a ni … ght. On a straight highway run it gave me 29 mpg. Would even smoke the tires without doing a brake stand. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1. Next, there are three retainers holding the cover down.
That is for a very healthy running car. Interior andexterior in great condition except for a couple of cracks in dash-- no tears at all in original seats. Now, the front speakers are a bit trickier. I fully expect my '97 to last me to 300,000 miles or more. Additional Note: To get to the parts more easily, remove the passenger side front tire and then remove the panel directly under the water pump and it will all be right there.
It's underneath the ignition coil pack. It couldn't be a blown headlight, it couldn't be a bad radio, it couldn't be a failed horn. A great car and a great value! Get a rag or something similar, it must be thin. Well, that's just about it, cuz everything else? Regardless of its age, your Ford Escort still gets admirable fuel economy and is overall dependable. Use either your nails or something thin and pry up the center circle of the retainer.