Remove the bottom half of the rear seat and there will be a locking ring on the top of the gas tank. Turn the locking ring until it releases then you can lift the fuel pump out of the tank.
On a 1997 Ford Escort : The ELECTRIC fuel pump is INSIDE the fuel tank
On a 1997 Ford Escort : The ELECTRIC fuel pump is INSIDE the fuel tank ( it is installed through an access hole in the top of the tank )
I own a Ford Escort 1.9L. The capacity of the fuel tank is 11.96 gallons or roughly 12gallons.
My '93 ford escort 1.9L sedan has 11.96 (approximately 12 gallons) on it.
The fuel pump inertia switch for a 1997 Ford Escort is located inside the trunk immediately below the hole in the trunk side trim. (according to the owner's manual)
Under the hood near your battery.
In the fuel tank May have to remove for access
In a 1997 Ford Escort sedan : The fuel pump shut off switch / inertia switch ( with the reset button on top ) Is located directly under the hole in the passenger side trunk trim * it is near the back seat
It's located on top of the fuel tank. It's in the biggest hole on top.
Drop the fuel tank or remove the bed.
Ford Escort LX fuel tank is 12.7 gal. / 48 L
According to the 1997 Ford Escort Owner Guide ( for North America ) ( all models have a 48.0 liter / 12.7 U.S. gallon fuel tank )