The 1998 Ford Escort owners manual shows : With engine oil filter change : Sedan / Wagon - 4.0 quarts ( 3.8 liters ) ZX2 - 4.5 quarts ( 4.25 liters )
1998 FORD ESCORT 2.0L 4-cyl Engine CAPACITIESEngine, with filter...4.0 qts
4.5 Quarts of any 5w30 motor oil.
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : Sedan / Wagon ( 3.8 litres / 4.0 U.S. quarts of engine oil ) ZX2 ( 4.25 litres / 4.5 U.S. quarts of engine oil )
5 w 30 - according to the 1998 Ford Escort owners manual
autozone website says it needs 4 1/2 quarts of 5w-30
The oil capacity of a 99 Ford Escort is 4 quarts. Use 5W-30 weight oil. Use a SM rated oil which is the highest rating.
5W-30
For the 2.0 liter DOHC , Zetec engine in a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 : With engine oil filter change : ( 4.25 liters / 4.5 U.S. quarts of engine oil ) According to the Owner Guide
For the 2.0 liter DOHC Zetec - Motorcraft ( FL-2005 ) engine oil filter in a 1998 Ford Escort ( according to the Owner Guide )
5w30
It is 4 quarts of oil. As well as a 1997 2.0 liter ford escort. Someone said it was 4.5 quarts that is wrong.
4 quarts