Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
The sixth and last generation of the Escort was introduced in 1995, and it featured enough changes to be named as a new model, even though it resembled its predecessor.
By 1995, the compact, station-wagon market was big, and Ford tried to get as much as it could from that, but the sixth-generation clearly looked more appropriate to be named as a major facelift. The carmaker was also busy working on the new lineup, the Focus, which was planned to launch in 1998.
The 1995 Escort Wagon was based on the same platform as its predecessor. It kept the same wheelbase, and it was just slightly longer. The bumpers, hood, headlights, door-mirrors, door-handles, tailgate, and taillights were redesigned, revealing smoother lines. But the Escort MKVI still carried the same underpinnings as the MKV.
The exterior looked more like a facelift than a new generation, but the interior was a completely different story. While the 1990 model featured a squared-looking dashboard and many low-quality plastic parts inside, the sixth generation took its inspiration from its bigger brother, the Mondeo. The dashboard was rounded, and the upper side revealed a well-composed design, with flowing lines merged. Ford put wood-trims and a better sound system for the upper trim level, the Ghia. The folding rear bench seatback was standard.
The drivetrain was revised and included new, or enhanced, engines. For some versions, the Escort Wagon introduced the ABS fitted as standard.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 5MT FWD (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1392 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 5600 RPM 71 HP @ 5600 RPM 70 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 80 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 109 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105 mph (169 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.3 in (4300 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 203 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1392 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 80 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 109 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105 mph (169 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.3 in (4300 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 203 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 99 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 134 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.3 in (4300 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2418.5 lbs (1097 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5500 RPM 105 HP @ 5500 RPM 103 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 153 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.2 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.3 in (4300 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2484.6 lbs (1127 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.8 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L D 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1753 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 4800 RPM 60 HP @ 4800 RPM 59 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 110 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.1 mph (153 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.3 in (4300 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2524.3 lbs (1145 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TD 5MT FWD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1753 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 4500 RPM 69 HP @ 4500 RPM 68 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 135 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.3 in (4300 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1753 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4500 RPM 90 HP @ 4500 RPM 89 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 178 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.3 in (4300 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 172 g/km |