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1997 Ford Escort VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 Ford Escort VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

The sample 1997 Ford Escort VINs in this catalog start with 2 world manufacturer identifiers: 1FA and 3FA. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: R and W. The factory records place assembly at 2 plants, including Hermosillo, Mexico and Wayne, United States (USA). One engine is recorded for this model year: 2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Ford Escort VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 Ford Escort trims, engines and plants

6 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorWayne, United States (USA)42
LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineWagon4-doorHermosillo, Mexico25
LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorWayne, United States (USA)22
Base2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorWayne, United States (USA)6
LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineWagon4-doorWayne, United States (USA)3
LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineWagon4-doorWayne, United States (USA)2

Sample 1997 Ford Escort VINs

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These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
1FALP10P3VW130764Base2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP10P4VW352682Base2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP10P6VW416981Base2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP10P7VW197755Base2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP10P9VW249628Base2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP10PXVW410083Base2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P0VW399249LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P1VW112422LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P1VW129544LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P1VW274972LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P1VW370147LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P1VW382766LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P2VW120285LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P2VW128399LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P2VW270137LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P2VW282739LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P2VW303895LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P2VW312130LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P2VW392173LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P2VW403494LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P2VW405696LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P3VW119288LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P3VW125396LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P3VW199563LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P3VW208410LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P3VW238491LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P3VW320317LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P3VW333472LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P4VW151666LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P4VW239066LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P4VW258961LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P4VW278594LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P4VW361362LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P4VW374001LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P4VW382261LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P4VW399576LX · LX Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P5VW105988LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P5VW116022LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P5VW291127LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P5VW344005LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P5VW401562LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P5VW414215LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P6VW265183LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P6VW268598LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P6VW331635LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P6VW375778LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P7VW125126LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P7VW151242LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P7VW208880LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)
1FALP13P7VW314794LX · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonWayne, United States (USA)

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

1FALP10P3VW - Base
Series
Base
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP10P4VW - Base
Series
Base
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP10P6VW - Base
Series
Base
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP10P7VW - Base
Series
Base
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP10P9VW - Base
Series
Base
Trim
Base
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP10PXVW - Base
Series
Base
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP13P0VW - LX · Sport
Series
LX
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP13P1VW - LX · LX Sport
Series
LX
Trim
LX Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Trim2
Sport
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP13P2VW - LX · LX Sport
Series
LX
Trim
LX Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Trim2
Sport
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP13P3VW - LX · Sport
Series
LX
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP13P4VW - LX · LX Sport
Series
LX
Trim
LX Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Trim2
Sport
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP13P5VW - LX · Sport
Series
LX
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP13P6VW - LX · Sport
Series
LX
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP13P7VW - LX · Sport
Series
LX
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
104
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
77.5528
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

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