1997 Ford Escort Tire Size & Pressure

The 1997 Ford Escort tire size depends on trim: the Base, Automatic takes P185/65R14 85S; the Base, Standard takes P185/65R14 85S; the LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes P175/65R14 81S; the LX, 4D Sedan, Standard takes P175/65R14 81S; the LX, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes P175/65R14 81S; the LX, 4D Wagon, Standard takes P175/65R14 81S, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, Automatic: P185/65R14 85S
  • Base, Standard: P185/65R14 85S
  • LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic: P175/65R14 81S
  • LX, 4D Sedan, Standard: P175/65R14 81S
  • LX, 4D Wagon, Automatic: P175/65R14 81S
  • LX, 4D Wagon, Standard: P175/65R14 81S

Base, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/65R14 85SDoor Placard——

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Base, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/65R14 85SDoor Placard——

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LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP175/65R14 81SDoor Placard——
AllP185/65R14 85SDoor Placard——

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LX, 4D Sedan, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP175/65R14 81SDoor Placard——
AllP185/65R14 85SDoor Placard——

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LX, 4D Wagon, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP175/65R14 81SDoor Placard——
AllP185/65R14 85SDoor Placard——

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LX, 4D Wagon, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP175/65R14 81SDoor Placard——
AllP185/65R14 85SDoor Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1997 Ford Escort take?

It depends on the trim: Base, Automatic uses P185/65R14 85S; Base, Standard uses P185/65R14 85S; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses P175/65R14 81S; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard uses P175/65R14 81S; LX, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses P175/65R14 81S; LX, 4D Wagon, Standard uses P175/65R14 81S.

What is the tire pressure for a 1997 Ford Escort?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 1997 Ford Escort?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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