From Mechanical Database

Because the 2nd, 3rd gen, and the ZX2 models of the Ford Escort are all Mazda BG chassis, a lot of things interchange. This is especially the case when it comes to any transmission or suspension components. The vehicles also share a lot in common as far as wiring, ignition, interior, and etc. Bell housings are also interchangeable. As an example, the article about performing a transmission swap originally written for a ZX2 also applies to the 3rd gen Escort. Also visit the Mazda MX-3 section which contains the full workshop manual, most of it (except engines) can be applied to Escorts.

Communities Fordescorts.com - New Escort forums Teamzx2.com - ZX2 forums Feoa.net - Oldest Escort forums Dedicated parts suppliers Corksport.com Escortfocus.com ZXtuner.com General History of the Escort Media articles ZX2 S/R ZX2nr concept Performance tips Builds 10 second Esslinger ZX2 Alex's 97 Escort wrecked Alex's 97 Tracer current Alex's 98 Escort scrapped Kevin's 91 AWD BG Tracer Lowetgt's 91 Escort GT Skuce's 95 Escort GT turbo SRF engine project White-lightning's 96 Escort Zexcort's 94 Escort GT turbo Body & aesthetics 2nd gen Clear corners 3rd gen carbon fiber hood Bumper trimming Rear bumper replacement SOCH Valve cover shaving Zip tie plug wire looms Brakes Brake system upgrades Caliper lubrication Drum brakes maintenance Pads & rotors replacement Rear disc conversion

Electrical 2nd gen push button ignition Electrical diagrams Fog lights installation Ignition system upgrades Keyless entry programming LED tail lights Light bulb numbers Tail light removal ZX2 angel eyes installation ZX2 chips & tuning software ZX2 S/R PCM installation Engine 1st gen Zetec swap BP timing advance BP engine mounts BP specifications DOHC Zetec engines Horsepower & torque ratings SOHC 1.9 engine rebuild SOHC A/C deletion SOHC CVH Engines SOHC Degreeing a camshaft SOHC Harland Sharp rocker arms SOHC SPI water pump upgrade SOHC UDP upgrade Specifications ZX2 belt replacement ZX2 engine removal in automatics ZX2 KLZE swap ZX2 power steering pump replacement ZX2 thermostat replacement ZX2 throttle cable adjustment ZX2 under drive pulley ZX2 valve clearance check ZX2 valve cover removal ZX2 Water pump replacement Exhaust Headers by Focus Centra Headers from 1st gen HO Escorts List of all headers Pacesetter exhaust

Intake 2nd gen intake upgrade 2nd gen K code Hybrid VAF for 1.8 BP 3.8 throttle body upgrade BBK throttle body upgrade Idle air control valve elimination Intake air temp sensor relocation Intake options Mass air flow sensor cleaning Mass air flow sensor porting Plastic mass air flow sensor upgrade SPI intake manifolds SPI motor control Stock intake modification Interior & misc 2nd gen automatic seatbelt track 2nd gen trunk cable release installation Climate control airflow Dashboard & steering column removal Escort & MX-3 office chair conversion Instrument cluster removal Speaker replacement Trunk latch removal ZX2 harness bar Suspension & wheels 2nd gen ball joints upgrade Control arm removal Manual steering rack upgrade Suspension & brakes interchangeability Suspension upgrades Wheel alignment Welding & modifying struts Wheel interchangeability Transmission 1.9 & 2.0 transmission compatability 2nd gen automatic shifting adjustment Manual transmission swap Protege LSD Shift lever removal Transmission upgrades Slave cylinder rebuild guide