you probably need new coil packs.
There could be several reasons why a 1997 Ford Escort will not start. A few reasons could be the starter, the battery, spark plugs and wires, or even a blown engine.
In a 1995 Ford Escort : Both the 1.8 and the 1.9 liter four cylinder engines have : ( 4 spark plugs )
Spark plug tube seals need changing
Motorcraft AGSF-34EE
For a 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 : The 2.0 liter Dual Over Head Cam , Zetec four cylinder engine has : ( 4 spark plugs )
For 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 with a 2.0 16 V Zetec VCT motor use Champion Platinum RE 7PYP6 spark plugs.
What are you looking for? Removal? Spark plug type? Gap? Please give more information.
Change your spark plugs!!
Go to home depot!
According to one of the Ford websites : For a 1988 Ford Escort , 1.9 litre four cylinder engine : The spark plugs are gapped at ( .044 inch )
on valve cover just remove wires
Check the Vehicle Emissions Control Information ( VECI ) decal located in the front of the engine compartment ( it will show what type of spark plugs to use and the spark plug gap )