No it is a second generation. The engine in the focus is based on the third generation of engines from 1997 to 2002 Escorts.
If both engines are a 2.0. You may have to do some minor changes but the engines are the same.
The 2001 Ford Focus has an inline 4 engine.
no
In a 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 ( for North America ) That is a 2.0 liter Dual Over Head Cam four cylinder engine
The 2001 Ford Focus has a 2.0 L base engine size.
No, the engine does not have to be removed.
The 2001 Ford Focus's engine produces 130 hp @ 5300 rpm.
Yes as long as they are both the same type of Escort such as LX or Zx2.
casting number right above exhuast header it start with RF-xxxx the difference is focus and escape have a non vct engine and cougar mystique contour and escort zx2 are vct equipped
The 2001 Ford Focus's engine produces 135 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm.
It will fit in there but none of the brackets, cables, mounts or lines will fit. No!
Yes , it IS an interference engine ( according to the Gates website )