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From 1984 to 1987, U.S. Ford made a diesel engine available in the Escort as an answer to the energy price shocks of the 1970s and 1980s. A 2.0L overhead cam engine designed by Mazda of Japan was used in conjunction with a standard 5-speed manual transaxle (no automatic was offered). This engine is noted for its durability and great gas mileage (45 to 50 MPG). The same engine (and transmission) was offered in Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz cars, in the US, during this period. According to the Wikipedia article on Mazda Diesel Engines, the 2.0 L (1998 cc) diesel engine was designated "RF."

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