Depends if you have a manual or automatic. Manual transmission, no, there is no transmission computer. For an automatic transmission, the engine computer and transmission computer are one unit typically called an ECM, Engine control module. There are many different names for and ECM. Ford started using computer controlled transmissions in the early 90's and late 80's.
Yes, they are both 2nd generation Escorts.
If this is the European Escort this is an interference engine.
Yes, they are interchangeable.
What is the engine size? ............auto or manual?
There is no trunk release for a 97 Escort LX. The key or the remote are the only ways to open it. On my 95 lx,its on the lower left drivers seat floor board.
You can't adjust a clutch in a 95 Escort because it has a hydraulic clutch.
There are a few reasons why a Ford Escort LX will not go into reverse. One of the reasons could be low transmission fluid. Another reason could be a bad transmission.
How to find the reason for not starting when turning the key over on a 1993 Ford escort lx
how long can you run on a bad transmission on a 97 ford escort lx Sudan
The same way you change the engine squirrel. There is no transmission belt.
It is located on the driver side, on the back side of motor.
Drop the transmission pan, the filter will be the 1st thing you see.