With engine oil filter change ( 3.8 liters / 4.0 quarts of engine oil ) for the 2.0
SPI engine in a 1997 Ford Escort according to the Owner Guide
According to the AutoZone website : For a 1993 Ford Escort , 1.9 liter four cylinder engine : With engine oil filter change : ( 4.0 U.S. quarts )
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According to one of the Ford websites : For a 1995 Ford Escort : ( 1.9 is the Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter ) ( 1.8 takes FL-816 )
There is no transmission oil temperature sensor on a 1995 Ford Escort.
A possible reason the engine dies when the oil light comes on in a 1999 Ford Escort could be because it is in major need of an oil change. There also could be an oil pressure problem because the oil pump may need to be replaced.
5W30 is recommended for all temperature ranges
I was looking at the 1999 Ford Escort Owner Guide and it shows : With engine oil filter change : Sedan / Wagon ( 4.0 quarts , 3.8 liters of engine oil ) ZX2 ( 4.5 quarts , 4.25 liters of engine oil )
Yes you can use synthetic oil in a 97 Escort.
The 97 Escort should have 5-30 oil.
In the oil pan
The cost to repair an oil leak on a 99 Ford Escort will usually cost between $250 and $500 depending on the cause. A worn seal or gasket is much cheaper than a bent pan or a ruptured block.
According to the ( 1996 ) Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( 5W-30 is the PREFERRED oil )