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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
| Series / Trim | Engine | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX · Sport | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Wayne, United States (USA) | 42 |
| LX · Sport | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Hermosillo, Mexico | 25 |
| LX · LX Sport | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Wayne, United States (USA) | 22 |
| Base | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Wayne, United States (USA) | 6 |
| LX · Sport | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Wayne, United States (USA) | 3 |
| LX · LX Sport | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 104 hp · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Wayne, United States (USA) | 2 |
Sample 1997 Ford Escort VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
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
1FALP13P8VW - 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
1FALP13P9VW - 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
1FALP13PXVW - 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
1FALP15P2VW - LX · LX Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- LX Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- 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: FF
- 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
1FALP15P4VW - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- 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: FF
- 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
1FALP15P7VW - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- 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: FF
- 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
1FALP15P8VW - LX · LX Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- LX Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- 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: FF
- 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
1FALP15P9VW - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- 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: FF
- 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
3FALP15P1VR - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Hp
- 104
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
- Plant City
- Hermosillo
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- 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: FF
- 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
- SONORA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3FALP15P2VR - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Hp
- 104
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
- Plant City
- Hermosillo
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- 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: FF
- 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
- SONORA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3FALP15P3VR - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Hp
- 104
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
- Plant City
- Hermosillo
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- 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: FF
- 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
- SONORA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3FALP15P4VR - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Hp
- 104
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
- Plant City
- Hermosillo
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- 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: FF
- 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
- SONORA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3FALP15P5VR - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Hp
- 104
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
- Plant City
- Hermosillo
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- 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: FF
- 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
- SONORA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3FALP15P6VR - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Hp
- 104
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
- Plant City
- Hermosillo
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- 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: FF
- 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
- SONORA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3FALP15P7VR - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Hp
- 104
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
- Plant City
- Hermosillo
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- 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: FF
- 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
- SONORA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3FALP15P8VR - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Hp
- 104
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
- Plant City
- Hermosillo
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- 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: FF
- 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
- SONORA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3FALP15P9VR - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Hp
- 104
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
- Plant City
- Hermosillo
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- 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: FF
- 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
- SONORA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3FALP15PXVR - LX · Sport
- Series
- LX
- Trim
- Sport
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Hp
- 104
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
- Plant City
- Hermosillo
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- 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: FF
- 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
- SONORA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR