At Wal its the eVERSTART 35-3 or the Maxx 35N for the 96 escort lx wagon, mines the 1.9 4 speed automatic.
Check the Battery and cables and if it's not that it could be the alternator.
I have a 1996 ford escort that will not start and it has a new starter on it and a new battery in it but it still will not start
Most major parts houses would have the ignition switch. Any year between 1991 and 1996 will fit it.
the transmission fluid for a 1996 ford escort is type MA.
First you must disconnect the negative(-) pole, then disconnect the positive(+), connect the new battery begining with the positive(+) pole, then the negative one.
how do you chance a serpentine belt on a 1996 ford escort
either something shorted in the computer when re-connecting, or your grammar implies that you are trying to start it with no battery...which obviously would mean you should first re-connect the battery
Did you check to see if there is a "BOTTOM" hold down clamp located at the bottom of the battery? Some vehicles have them.
wagon
Where is the computer located in a Ford Escort?
No. The 97 is a third generation escort and the 96 is a second generation escort.
your gear box has broken This means that your synchro's are shot. The plates that connect together while in gear. I had this happen on my 1992 Escort Hatchback, 1.9L 5spd Manual. Was expensive to fix, so i just sold it, and bought a 1996 Wagon.. 1.9L.