Ford Escort History
History
The North American Escort launched for 1981 as Ford's front-wheel-drive replacement for the Pinto, conceived as a 'world car' alongside the European Escort.
It became one of America's best-selling small cars across two main generations; the second generation shared engineering with Mazda. The sporty ZX2 coupe closed out the line in 2003.
Body styles
- Hatchback
- Sedan
- Wagon
- Coupe (ZX2)
Notable special editions & performance variants
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Escort GT
Sportier hatchback trim with a higher-output engine and firmer suspension.
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ZX2
A sporty two-door coupe with a twin-cam Zetec engine; sold as a standalone for some years.
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