Ford Escort (Europe)

For the North American Ford Escort, see Ford Escort (North America). For the 1950s Ford Escort estate car, see Ford Squire.

Ford Escort
Ford Escort RS2000 Mark I
Overview
ManufacturerFord Europe
ProductionJanuary 1968–July 2002
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1967–1981, 1987)
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1980–2004)
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1990–2004)
RelatedFord Orion (1983–1993)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Anglia (UK)
SuccessorFord Focus
Ford Laser (Australasia)
Ford Meteor (Australia)
Ford Transit Connect (for Escort van)
Ford Escort (China)

The European Ford Escort was a car made by the Ford Motor Company from 1968 to 2002.

Ford Escort 100E (1955–1961)

Ford Escort 100E

The Ford Escort name was first used for the Ford Squire, a 1950s estate-car version of the British Ford Anglia 100E.

First generation (1967–1975)

The first generation Ford Escort Mark I[1] was launched at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1968.[2] It was built from 1968 to 1975. It replaced the successful, long-running Anglia.

In 1968, a estate version and van version was introduced.

Second generation (1974–1980)

The second generation Ford Escort Mark II[1] was made from 1974 to 1980.

The estate, Escort Van and sports models (Escort RS2000) were also available.

Third generation (1980–1986)

The third generation Ford Escort Mark III[1] was made from 1980 to 1986, this generation saw the introduction of a hatchback model with 3 or 5 doors as well as front wheel drive, a related saloon model called the Orion launched in 1983, and became the UK's best-selling new car from 1982 onwards.

The estate, Escort Van and sports models (XR3, XR3i and RS Turbo) were also available.

Fourth generation (1986–1990)

The fourth generation Ford Escort Mark IV[1] was launched in March 1986 and was made until 1990, and is a major update of the previous generation model.

The estate, Escort Van and sports models XR3i and RS Turbo were also available.

Fifth generation (1990–1995)

The fifth generation Ford Escort Mark V[1] was launched in September 1990 and was made until 1995. Early models were not well received due to its bland design and old engine line-up, but Ford quickly improved it.

The Estate, Escort Van and sport models; XR3i, RS2000 and RS Cosworth were also available.

In September 1992, the Escort was facelifted with new front headlights, rear lights, new bonnet and new bumpers. A year later, another update saw improved safety features while the Orion name on the saloon was axed and was renamed Escort.

Sixth generation (1995–2002)

The sixth generation Ford Escort Mark VI[1] was launched in January 1995 and was made until 2002. This was the last European Escort made and was replaced by the Focus in October 1998, but the Escort continued alongside it with a limited range as a cheaper option until the year 2000, while the van was produced until late 2002 when it was replaced with the Transit Connect.

The estate, Escort Van and sports model; RS2000 were also available.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Marco Coletto (24 March 2012). "Ford Escort, la storia" (in Italian). Panorama Auto. Archived from the original on 21 December 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  2. ↑ "Show in Brussels". Autocar. 128 (3754): 44–47. 25 January 1968.

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