2000 Ford Escort Review
Introduction
The 2000 Escort is manufactured in MEXICO for Ford. It is Ford's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $12,070 USD in 2000.
Escort Dimensions
The 2000 Escort has standard length of 174.70 inches and a width of 67.00 inches. The Escort rides 53.30 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 39.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Escort a radius of 31.50 inches. It uses 185/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 98.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Escort 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 2468 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Escort's standard 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V engine has been measured to get 25 - 28 miles/gallon city driving using a 12.70 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Escort retails for $12,070 USD with a invoice price of $11,249 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, AM/FM Radio, Cassette Player. Escort optional equipment may include Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, CD Player.
Exterior color choices include Black Clearcoat, Bright Red Clearcoat, Mocha Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Oxford White Clearcoat, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic, Twilight Blue Clearcoat Metallic with interior choices of Medium Graphite Cloth, Medium Prairie Tan Cloth. The Escort seats 5 people with 42.50 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 36 month/36,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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