Bodywork and fittings

The body is of welded steel construction available in 3 or 5-door Hatchback, 3 or 5- door Estate, soft-top Cabriolet, or Van configurations.

The body is of monocoque construction and is of energy-absorbing design.

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Anti-lock Braking System - description
1 From 1986 onward an anti-lock braking system is available as standard or optional equipment on certain Escort models. 2 The system comprises four main components: two modulators, one for each b ...

Diagram 3: 1980-86 Ancilliary circuits all models
Diagram 3: 1980-86 Ancilliary circuits all models ...

Tailgate/boot lid/fuel filler flap release cable - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Operate the control lever to open the tailgate/boot lid and the fuel filler flap (see illustration). 14.1 Tailgate/boot lid/fuel filler flap control lever assembly 2 Remove the driver ...