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1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot as selected, not confirmed by the VIN

3FALP1132WR135955
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Engine
5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
FWD
Drive
MEXICO
Built in
No factory image on file
1998 Ford Escort

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 3FA Ford · North America · Mexico
VDS · Descriptor LP113 Escort ZX2 Hot
VIS · Vehicle ID 2WR135955 1998 · Serial 135955

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
TrimZX2 Hot
Body StyleCOUPE 2-DR
Doors2
ManufacturerFord
CountryMEXICO

Engine & Performance

Engine2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive TypeFWD
Plant CodeR
Serial Number135955

Possible Trims for This VIN

This VIN's pattern doesn't narrow down the trim level. It could be any of the following — the differences below are the only ones we can tell from the VIN.

  • ZX2 Cool
    MSRP $11,580 · Dealer Invoice $10,857 · Interior Trim Medium Graphite Cloth/Vinyl, +4 more
    View this trim →
  • ZX2 Hot
    shown above
    MSRP $13,080 · Dealer Invoice $12,222 · Interior Trim Medium Graphite Cloth/Vinyl, Medium Prairie Tan Cloth/Vinyl, or Slate Blue Cloth/Vinyl, +4 more

Basic Information

Model Year 1998
Make Ford
Model Escort
Trim Level ZX2 Hot

Engine & Performance

Displacement 2.0L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 130 @ 5750
Fuel System SEFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 127 @ 4250
Engine Type 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short
Transmission-long
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 2512
Curb Weight-manual 2478
Overall Length 175.20
Overall Width 67.40
Overall Height 52.30
Wheelbase 98.40
Standard Seating 4
Standard Towing 1000
Maximum Towing 1000
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.4
Wheelbase (in) 98.4
Height, Overall (in) 52.3

Color Options

Interior Trim
Exterior Color

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Standard
Cruise Control Optional
Cassette Player Optional
CD Player Optional
Alloy Wheels Optional
Power Windows Optional

Fuel & Economy

Tank 12.70
Fuel Economy-city 25 - 26
Fuel Economy-highway 33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 33

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
ABS Brakes Optional
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil
Tilt Steering Optional

Other Specifications

Manufactured in MEXICO
Body Style COUPE 2-DR
Turning Diameter 31.50
Tires 185/65R14
Front Headroom 38.00
Rear Headroom 35.10
Front Legroom 42.50
Rear Legroom 33.40
Front Shoulder Room 50.80
Rear Shoulder Room 48.70
Front Hip Room 51.10
Rear Hip Room 45.10
Track Front 56.50
Track Rear 56.50
Passenger Volume 80.40
Cargo Volume 11.80
MSRP $13,080
Dealer Invoice $12,222
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Optional
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Front Tire Size P185/65R14
Rear Tire Size P185/65R14
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5

Pattern Information

Pattern3FALP113 W
WMI 3FA (Mexico, North America)