Don’t let a dead battery stop you. Shop replacement car batteries for your 1996 Ford Escort at Firestone Complete Auto Care.
Not sure what battery to get for your Ford Escort? Use the following chart to find information on Ford Escort battery size and cold cranking amps.
| Battery | Engine | Warranty | Cold Cranking Amps | |
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| 26R-3 | L4/1.8L | Replacement 24 months | Performance months | 575 |
| 35-2 | L4/1.8L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 640 |
| 35-AGM | L4/1.8L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 650 |
| 35-1 | L4/1.9L | Replacement 24 months | Performance months | 500 |
| 35-2 | L4/1.9L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 640 |
| 35-AGM | L4/1.9L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 650 |
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L4/1.8L - Battery: 26R-3 - Warranty: Replacement 24 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 575 |
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L4/1.8L - Battery: 35-2 - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 640 |
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L4/1.8L - Battery: 35-AGM - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 650 |
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L4/1.9L - Battery: 35-1 - Warranty: Replacement 24 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 500 |
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L4/1.9L - Battery: 35-2 - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 640 |
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L4/1.9L - Battery: 35-AGM - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 650 |
You can pretty much drive your Ford Escort until you don't want to anymore. But your Escort's battery? Don't count on it to last forever. The average car battery lasts three to five years. Check your battery regularly and replace it as needed so it doesn’t leave you and your Ford Escort stranded. Watch for signs that your current battery is getting too old or too weak. A sluggish engine start, an illuminated check engine light or battery signal, bloated battery case, corroded battery terminals, and subpar electrical performance may all indicate that your battery is waving goodbye.
Plus, at Firestone Complete Auto Care, we’ll test your battery for free. With computerized testing we can see how much charge is left in your battery. Visit us for a complimentary battery check and, if needed, get your Ford Escort a replacement battery. Car batteries are only one of our many strong suits. Our technicians are well-acquainted with Ford’s service specs for Escort car batteries’ reserve capacities and cold cranking amps. Get help identifying the type and size of battery that matches your vehicle, and schedule a fast car battery replacement at your earliest convenience.
We only want what’s best for your Ford Escort, which is why we only carry top-of-the-line replacement parts and batteries. Your Escort needs a reliable, durable and powerful battery in extremely hot and cold environments. DieHard Escort batteries surpass expectations using the latest innovative technology to fuel the increasing power needs of new vehicles and their accessories. Don't call a DieHard battery ordinary. It's an extraordinary battery. Buy a DieHard battery for your Ford Escort and get behind the wheel with confidence. Why? Because your battery will perform when you need it. That’s why you should choose batteries from Firestone Complete Auto Care.
Got a new car battery installed in your 1996 Ford Escort? Great job! Now, help it last longer and stay charged by caring for it from the get-go. Give your new battery a hand by cutting back on unnecessary short trips, keeping your battery posts clean, and avoiding radio and electronic component use when the engine is off.
Firestone Complete Auto Care has answers to your top car battery questions. If you have a battery question that's unique to your Ford Escort battery, pay us a visit. Our expert techs have the answers you need.