About the Escort Archive
An independent, enthusiast-run guide to the European Ford Escort.
Who we are
The Escort Archive at ford-escort.co.uk covers the history, specifications, values and buying advice for every generation of the European Ford Escort, from 1968 to 2002. We aren't affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Ford Motor Company. Ford, Escort, RS and related names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the vehicles described.
Accuracy
Escorts were built for more than three decades, in several countries, with running changes and many special editions. Specifications and production numbers are approximate period figures, and prices are indicative guides, not valuations. If you spot an error, please tell us and we'll correct it.
Contact
Email [email protected].
AI and content use
We want Escort enthusiasts to find accurate information, wherever they search. That includes AI assistants and AI-powered search.
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- How we use AI: some content on this site was drafted with the help of AI tools and then edited by us. We check facts against published sources, and we correct errors when readers report them.