Our Review 1998 Ford Escort Wagon
The Ford Escort Wagon for 1998
Made in UNITED STATES for Ford, the Escort Wagon for 1998 is a contender in the 5-seat WAGON 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $13,930 USD with a invoice price of $12,996 USD.
Fuel Economy
The 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V engine gets 25 - 28 miles/gallon city and 34 - 38 miles/gallon highway off a 12.70 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Escort Wagon are also available.
Pricing
The Escort Wagon retails for $13,930 USD with a invoice price of $12,996 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Escort Wagon comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2571 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Escort Wagon Dimensions
In 1998 the Escort Wagon has an overall length of 172.70 inches and a width of 67.00 inches. It sits a total of 53.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 38.70 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Escort Wagon a turning radius of 31.50 inches. It uses 185/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 98.40 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists ABS Brakes, Cruise Control, Tachometer, Tilt Steering, Cassette Player.
Exterior color choices include Aquamarine Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Black Satin Clearcoat Metallic, Bright Red Clearcoat, Mocha Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic, Pewter Gray Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Vibrant White Clearcoat with interior choices of Medium Graphite Cloth/Vinyl, Medium Prairie Tan Cloth/Vinyl, Willow Green Cloth/Vinyl. The Escort Wagon seats 5 people with 42.50 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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