1998 Ford Escort engine differences

1998 FORD ESCORT
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MICHAELDIXON
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1998 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i have a '98 ford escort se wagon, will a '98 ford escort zx2 engine fit in my '98 se wagon?
Apr 12, 2009 at 4:17 PM
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RICH CRITES
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The engine should fit. I am not sure about the electroics. You may have to swap the engine mangerment system.
Apr 14, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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MICHAELDIXON
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does anyone know if i would have to change the electronics for the 98 se wagon if i would put the 98 zx2 engine in the se wagon please let me know thanks
Apr 14, 2009 at 2:48 PM
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It is not plug-n-play switching from the SOHC Split Port Injection to DOHC MPFI. You have to get the PCM (obviously) and all I mean ALL wiring harnesses. They are totally different engines nothing is interchangeable, wiring and electronic wise.
Apr 15, 2009 at 12:45 AM