Ford Escort (North America) facts for kids

The North American Ford Escort was a popular car made by the Ford Motor Company for over 20 years, from 1981 to 2002. It was known as a compact car, which means it was a smaller, fuel-efficient vehicle. The Escort was designed to be an affordable and reliable car for families and individuals. After many years on the road, the Ford Escort was eventually replaced by another well-known Ford car, the Ford Focus, starting in 2000.

What Was the Ford Escort?

The Ford Escort was a type of car called a "compact car." This means it was smaller than bigger sedans but still had enough room for passengers and cargo. It was designed to be good on gas and easy to drive, making it a popular choice for many people. Ford made the Escort in different styles, including hatchbacks (cars with a back door that swings up), sedans (cars with a separate trunk), and station wagons (cars with a longer back area for more storage).

A Car for Many Years

The Ford Escort had a long life, being produced for more than two decades. Over these years, the car changed its look and features several times. Each time it was updated, it was like a new "generation" of the Escort. These changes helped keep the car modern and appealing to buyers. It was a very common sight on roads across North America during the 1980s and 1990s.

The End of an Era

By the late 1990s, Ford decided it was time for a new compact car. They introduced the Ford Focus in 2000, which began to take the place of the Escort. The last Ford Escort cars were made in 2002, marking the end of its long production run. Even though it's no longer made, the Ford Escort remains an important part of Ford's history in North America.

See also

In Spanish: Ford Escort (América del Norte) para niños

Images for kids

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  First Generation Ford Escort hatchback

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  Second Generation Ford Escort hatchback

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  Third Generation Ford Escort

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  The Ford ZX-2, a sporty version of the Escort

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  American version: 1981 Ford Escort GLX (on display at The Henry Ford)

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  European version: 1981 Ford Escort Mk III 1.3L

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  1981 Ford Escort "World Car" badge

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  1982-1985 Ford Escort GL Squire

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  1982-1985 Ford Escort GL 5-door

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  1986 Ford Escort L

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  1989-1990 Ford Escort LX 5-door

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  1988-1990 Ford Escort LX wagon

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  1982 Ford EXP

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  1985½-1988 Ford Escort GT

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  1990 Ford Escort GT

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  1982 Mercury Lynx 5-door

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  1986-1987 Mercury Lynx wagon

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  1991-1992 Ford Escort LX 5-door

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  1995-1996 Ford Escort LX 4-door

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  1994 Ford Escort GT

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  1995 Ford Escort LX station wagon

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  Ford Escort sedan

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  Ford Escort LX wagon

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  2003 Ford ZX2 (facelift model)

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  2003 Ford ZX2 SE, rear view (facelift)