Dimensions and Weights
Note: All figures are approximate, and may vary according to model. Refer to manufacturer’s data for exact figures.
Dimensions
Overall length:
Pre-1986 models:
Saloon and Cabriolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4068
mm
Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .4131 mm
Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .4129 mm
1986 models onwards:
Saloon (except XR3i and RS Turbo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4049 mm
Cabriolet, XR3i and RS Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4061 mm
Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .4107 mm
Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .4181 mm
Overall width:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1640 to 1656
mm
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1743 mm
Overall height:
Pre-1986 models:
Saloon, Estate and Cabriolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1389 to 1400 mm
Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .1568 mm
1986 models onwards:
Saloon, XR3i, RS Turbo and Cabriolet . . . . . . . .1349 to 1371 mm
Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .1389 mm
Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .1594 mm
Wheelbase:
Saloon, Estate and Cabriolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2402
mm
Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .2501 mm
Front track:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1390 to 1400
mm
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1404 to 1423 mm
Rear track:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1384 to 1423
mm
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1384 to 1439 mm
Weights
Nominal kerb weight:
1.1 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .855 to 905 kg
1.3 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .870 to 915 kg
1.4 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .875 to 930 kg
1.6 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .885 to 995 kg
Maximum trailer weight:
1.1 litre models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .245 kg
All other models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .408 kg
Van payloads:
35 Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .491 kg
55 Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .772 kg
Maximum roof rack load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .75 kg
See also:
Hinge and lock check and lubrication (Every 12 000 miles or 12
months)
1 Work around the vehicle, and lubricate the
bonnet, door and tailgate hinges with a light
machine oil such as Duckhams Home Oil.
2 Lightly lubricate the bonnet release
mechanism and exposed secti ...
Clock - removal and refitting
Facia mounted clock
Removal
1 Remove the instrument panel (Section 9).
2 Undo the screws around the edge of the
instrument panel at the rear and separate the
two panel halves.
3 Undo the nuts an ...
Ford Escort maintenance schedule
The maintenance intervals in this manual are provided with the
assumption that you, not the dealer, will be carrying out the work. These
are the minimum maintenance intervals recommended by the
man ...
