Ford Escort VII (GAL,AAL,ABL) 1.8 TD (70 hp)

Diesel engine with 70 hp (51 kW) and 100 lb-ft (135 Nm), built 1995–1998, sedan body, front-wheel drive. The Ford Escort VII (GAL,AAL,ABL) has 1 more powerful diesel version.

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Power70 hp (51 kW)

Torque100 lb-ft (135 Nm)

0–62 mph16 s

Top speed101 mph (163 km/h)

FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	1.8 TD (70 hp)
Displacement	1.8 L (1,753 cm³)
Cylinders	4
Cylinder layout	Inline
Engine position	Front, Transverse
Valves per cylinder	2
Valvetrain	OHC
Fuel system	Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Compression ratio	21-5
Bore	82.5 mm
Stroke	82 mm

Performance

Power	70 hp (51 kW) @ 4500 rpm
Torque	100 lb-ft (135 Nm) @ 2500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)	16 s
Top speed	101 mph (163 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Diesel
Highway	36 mpg (6.5 l/100 km)
Fuel tank	14.5 gal (55 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body style	Sedan
Doors	5
Length	169.0 in (4,293 mm)
Width	66.9 in (1,700 mm)
Height	54.9 in (1,394 mm)
Curb weight	2,425 lb (1,100 kg)
Gross vehicle weight	3,527 lb (1,600 kg)
Cargo volume	17.3 cu ft (490 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	Front-wheel drive
Gears	5
Steering	Hydraulic power steering
Front suspension	Wishbone
Rear suspension	Coil spring
Tires	175/70 R13
Driver assistance	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Ford Escort with this engine

On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Ford Escort VII (GAL,AAL,ABL) engines

Engine	Fuel	Power
1.3 i (60 hp)	Gasoline	60 hp (44 kW)
1.4 i (75 hp)	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 i 16V (90 hp)	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 D (60 hp)	Diesel	60 hp (44 kW)
1.8 TD (90 hp)	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 i 16V (115 hp)	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)

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