No
No, 97 transmissions are a breed of their own.
1995-1997
No, the computers are not interchangeable.
Some parts are and some aren't
According to the 1997 Ford Escort Owner Guide both the automatic and manual transaxles ( transmissions ) take Motorcraft MERCON multi - purpose automatic transmission fluid
As long as the transmissions are of the same type, the 1997 4L 60e and the 205 4L 60e tramissions should be interchangeable.
1995-1997 1998-1999 2000-2001 2004-2005 1995-1997 1996-1997 1998-1999 2000-2001 2004-2005
1994, 1996, and 1997
1994 1995 1997 1998 1999
1997 escort tranny's are a breed of their own you must replace it with a 1997 transmission.
1997 does not have EGR. The 1995 and before manifold (with EGR) is different that a 1996 or later (with out EGR).
No