1997 Ford Escort Spark Plugs

NGK G-Power Platinum spark plugs are the best single platinum spark plugs at an economical price. G-Power plugs feature a fine wire platinum center electrode and a trapezoidal cut ground electrode that offers increased durability, improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, faster starts and quicker acceleration over conventional nickel spark plugs. An excellent upgrade for vehicles which used nickel alloy spark plugs originally. For better performance consider upgrading to a NGK Iridium IX plug. For even greater performance consider upgrading to a NGK RUTHENIUM HX plug.

Product Features:

• SINGLE PLATINUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter platinum tip center electrode ensures improved durability and a consistently stable spark
• PLATINUM ALLOY: G-Power platinum provides exceptional value with increased performance and longer service intervals than factory nickel plugs
• TRAPEZOIDAL CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduces quenching design produces improved ignitability and performance
• SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
• COLD-ROLLED THREADS: Prevents cross-threading and damage to cylinder heads
• RECOMMENDED USAGE: Lower cost alternative to double precious metal spark plugs or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
• Enhanced Performance: Provides better performance over conventional nickel spark plugs, making it a smart choice for vehicle maintenance.
• Tapered Seat Type: Designed with a tapered seat type for a secure fit and optimal performance.

NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are specifically designed for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX provides outstanding acceleration, high fuel efficiency and durability. NGK Iridium IX plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional anti-fouling. Tapered cut ground electrode provides improved starting, idling and throttle response. The Iridium fine wire center electrode’s durability is six times harder than platinum. Iridium alloy’s extremely high melting point is perfect for today’s engines. For even greater performance consider upgrading to an NGK Ruthenium HX plug.

Product Features:

• SINGLE IRIDIUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter iridium tip center electrode ensures high durability and a consistently stable spark
• IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
• TAPERED CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduced quenching design produces outstanding ignitability, improved acceleration, fuel efficiency and durability
• SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
• TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
• RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modified or high performance applications, or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs

Increased performance with World’s smallest Iridium Center Eletrode (0.4mm).

Product Features:

• World’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode (0.4mm) for improved spark for maximum combustion
• Patented 360-degree laser welding assembly process
• U-groove and taper cut ground electrode to maximize flame propagation.
• Withstands temperatures greater than 4000° Fahrenheit
• Burnished nickel plating for high temperature endurance and superior corrosion resistance
• Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
• Iridium Power

This spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation on specified vehicles to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage. It is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage on specified vehicles.
• Ideal solution – this non-fouler preserves spark plug life and is a reliable replacement for an original non-fouler that has failed due to corrosion
• Durable construction – made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

Twin-Tip design enables faster flame propagation for more complete combustion.

Motorcraft Spark Plugs are original equipment on Ford Motor Company vehicles engineered to meet strict Ford engineering standards to provide original equipment performance and reliability. Delivering performance, reliability and confidence, Motorcraft spark plugs are available for a broad range of applications, including domestic and import cars and trucks of all makes and sizes.

Product Features:

• Motorcraft spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption and optimize emissions.
• Backed by Motorcraft’s Service Parts Warranty
• Exact fit for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles
• Resistant to oxidation and arc erosion.
• Multi-rib insulator protects against misfire.
• Service intervals of up to 100,000 miles.
• Motorcraft Spark Plugs are designed with high quality materials to provide reliable performance for almost any application.
• Motorcraft Spark Plugs are what was in the vehicle when it was manufactured
• Motorcraft ignition components help prevent false check engine lights.

With over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite delivers exceptional performance and durability. Designed and engineered in the USA, these spark plugs feature a high nickel alloy side electrode that maintains a precise gap, and a full platinum tip that ensures virtually no gap erosion for a longer lifespan. The necked-down center electrode fires quicker and cleaner with less voltage, resulting in easier starts, quicker acceleration, and improved fuel economy compared to standard plugs. The tapered seat type further enhances the plug’s reliability and performance.

Product Features:

• High nickel alloy side electrode maintains precise gap
• Full platinum tip assures virtually no gap erosion for long life
• Necked-down center electrode fires quicker, cleaner with less voltage for easier starts, quicker acceleration and improved fuel economy (as compared to standard plugs)
• Tapered Seat Type: Enhances the reliability and performance of the spark plug.

NGK V-Power spark plugs offer reliable performance and improved ignitability over standard nickel plugs. Engineered specifically for OE applications, the special V-cut nickel alloy center electrode and concave ground electrode of NGK’s V-Power spark plug increases ignitability providing quicker starts and smoother idle. NGK’s legendary high grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance. Trivalent metal plating ensures superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties.

Product Features:

• ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT DESIGN: OEM quality construction nickel alloy center electrode with V-groove provides consistent performance
• RECOMMENDED USAGE: Best for vehicles with OE nickel alloy plugs, not recommended on vehicles with factory precious metal plugs
• NGK’s OE CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY: High grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance
• SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
• COLD-ROLLED THREADS: Prevents cross-threading and damage to cylinder heads
• TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
• Enhanced Ignitability: The V-cut nickel alloy center electrode and concave ground electrode design of NGK V-Power spark plugs provide quicker starts and smoother idle.
• OE Application Specific: Engineered specifically for Original Equipment (OE) applications, ensuring compatibility and reliable performance.
• V-Groove Tip Design: The unique V-Groove tip design of the TR55-1 model enhances ignitability and overall engine performance.

Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Guaranteed to deliver quick starts, good fuel economy and smooth acceleration, Autolite Copper Core spark plugs are designed to meet or exceed OES design requirements. Consider upgrading to Autolite Platinum, Double Platinum or Iridium XP plugs for improved engine performance. Copper core plugs are the industry standard.

Product Features:

• Copper-glass seal bonds insulator, terminal post center electrode together; assures full required voltage at spark gap; gas-tight seal (100% leak proof)
• Multi-rib insulator reduces danger of “flash-over”
• One-piece terminal post adds strength
• Resistor reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion

Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, Autolite Double Platinum spark plugs feature platinum-to-platinum firing which virtually eliminates gap erosion, reduces misfires and increases durability of the plug. Consider upgrading to Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs for increased performance.

Product Features:

• Works to optimize engine performance for a longer life and improved fuel economy
• OE design
• Full-platinum tips; platinum on both the center and side electrodes to promote reduced gap wear
• Platinum ball welding process provides a consistent point of contact for enhanced adhesion

Durability of an OE style plug combined with Power & Torque of high performance.

Product Features:

• 0.4mm Iridium Center Electrode: World’s Smallest Diameter that maximizes firing potential
• 0.7mm Needle Tip Ground Electrode: Promotes higher spark energy and less heat quenching
• DENSO Patented Optimized Iridium-Rhodium Alloy Formula: Highest concentration of Iridium vs. competitors for greater durability
• DENSO Patented 360 degree laser welding process: Ensuring exceptional quality bond and structural strength with the Iridium Center Electrode
• Durability of an OE style plug combined with Power & Torque of high performance.
• Withstands temperatures greater than 4000° Fahrenheit
• Iridium TT

Our best spark plug! Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, the Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs feature an iridium-enhanced 0.6mm finewire design and patented platinum sidewire technology to provide better overall durability and a more focused ignition for enhanced ignitability and performance. Features double Iridium-enhanced alloy technology center electrode for improved durability and wear resistance.

Product Features:

• 0.6 mm finewire design improves ignitability
• Patented V-trimmed platinum sidewire technology resists wear
• OE equivalent design is engineered for every engine
• Designed for better overall durability with virtually no gap erosion

The DENSO Double-Platinum plug features platinum on both the center and ground electrodes. The precious metal fights corrosion and erosion, ensuring superior spark performance and maximum spark plug life. DENSO Double Platinum spark plugs incorporate the precious metal on both the center and ground electrodes, not just on the center electrode as with conventional platinum plugs. The result is a significant improvement in spark plug life.

Product Features:

• Platinum center electrode
• Platinum ground electrode
• Premium shell construction with machine-rolled threads
• Sustained spark performance over 60,000 miles
• Reduced secondary required voltage, increased ignition efficiency DENSO engineering studies show that Double Platinum plugs can run longer with reduced erosion, minimizing spark gap growth throughout the life of the plug.

4X longer service life compared to standard copper plugs Bosch OE Finewire Iridium is engineered to deliver both High performance and long life. The Bosch Iridium Plug provides original equipment design, materials and processes represent the best of OE technology. The ultra fine wire design and laser welded tapered ground electrode deliver optimum performance, while the iridium center electrode and platinum ground electrode help it to go the distance. Center Electrode Core Material: Nickel-Yttrium and Copper and Iridium – Center Electrode Tip Material: Iridium – Ground Electrode Tip Material: Nickel-Yttrium and Iridium

Product Features:

• OE design for optimum fit and function
• Center electrode is an ultra fine wire design.
• Provides broader heat range to resist pre-ignition and fouling
• Delivers exceptional ignitability and performance
• Tapered shape ground electrode
• Laser welded iridium-platinum alloy inlay
• Nickel-plated shell with rolled threads
• Anti-seize and corrosion protection

DENSO Iridium Power spark plugs represent a performance breakthrough. The laser-welded center electrode is only 0.4mm in diameter – the slimmest iridium electrode in the industry. The taper-cut side electrode complements the design, delivering reliable spark energy under the most gruelling pressures and temperatures. DENSO engineers used the power of this miraculous metal to produce an iridium center electrode that is only 0.4mm in diameter. With its superior thermal qualities, this whisker-fine electrode is capable of taking the most extreme heat and punishment. This breakthrough was matched to one of DENSO’s most famous innovations, the patented U-Groove ground electrode. The combination of these two features resulted in the Iridium Power® plug, one of the most advanced and innovative spark plugs on the market.

Product Features:

• Tapered cut, U-Groove ground electrode
• 0.4mm iridium center electrode
• 360-degree laser welding assembly process
• Required ignition voltage reduced
• Unsurpassed center electrode durability
• Available for many performance and power sports applications, including Corvette, Viper, and Harley-Davidson The Iridium Power plug delivers greater spark energy while demanding significantly less secondary required voltage from the ignition system.

The platinum Twin-Tip plug raises the bar, with DENSO’s special platinum alloy on the center electrode and a titanium-enhanced alloy on the ground electrode. The standing ground electrode reduces spark quenching, producing more effective ignition, while the durable alloys extend spark plug life. In DENSO’s Platinum TT spark plug, the TT stands for Twin-Tip. It’s one step beyond traditional platinum plugs, with premium materials on both electrodes instead of only one. The 1.1mm platinum center electrode is augmented by a titanium-enhanced ground electrode, delivering maximum ignition energy under the fiercest conditions an engine’s combustion chamber can dish out.

Product Features:

• 1.1mm platinum center electrode
• Titanium-enhanced alloy ground electrode
• Minimum-quench electrode design
• Improved fuel economy
• Faster starts

Motorcraft Spark Plugs are original equipment on Ford Motor Company vehicles engineered to meet strict Ford engineering standards to provide original equipment performance and reliability. Delivering performance, reliability and confidence, Motorcraft spark plugs are available for a broad range of applications, including domestic and import cars and trucks of all makes and sizes.

Product Features:

• Motorcraft spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption and optimize emissions.
• Backed by Motorcraft’s Service Parts Warranty
• Exact fit for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles
• Resistant to oxidation and arc erosion.
• Multi-rib insulator protects against misfire.
• Service intervals of up to 100,000 miles.
• Motorcraft Spark Plugs are designed with high quality materials to provide reliable performance for almost any application.
• Motorcraft Spark Plugs are what was in the vehicle when it was manufactured
• Motorcraft ignition components help prevent false check engine lights.

2X longer service life compared to standard copper plugs Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs are the newest member of our OE fine wire spark plug family. From the brand trusted in the world’s most advanced engines, Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs are engineered to provide you with improved ignitability and performance.

Product Features:

• OE design for optimum fit and function
• Fine wire design delivers improved ignitability and performance life
• Center electrode is an ultra fine wire design.
• Copper core provides broader heat range to resist pre-ignition
• Tapered shape ground electrode reduces flame shrouding for improved combustion
• Yttrium enhanced to resist wear
• Nickel-plated shell with rolled threads
• Ribbed insulator design

Motorcraft Original Equipment spark plugs are designed, engineered and recommended by Ford Motor Company.

Product Features:

• Same part installed when the engine rolled off the assembly line
• 100,000-mile service interval
• Iridium-enhanced center electrode for improved durability and wear resistance
• .6mm finewire design improves ignitability
• Designed for overall durability with virtually no gap erosion

Denso Spark Plug Denso’s standard plugs have always offered a patented U-groove ground electrode producing for a larger, hotter spark. Copper core for better thermal conductivity. Machine rolled threads to reduce cross-threading and seizing . The plug insulator is constructed of purified alumina powder for extreme stress with 5 ribs to prevent flashover.

Product Features:

• U-Groove Ground Electrode Promotes Ignitability and Decreases Quenching
• Fully Projected Insulator Reduces Carbon Fouling
• Machine Rolled Threads Prevent Seizing or Cross Threading During Installation and Removal
• 100% Pre-Fired to Assure the Highest Quality Possible
• Purified Alumina Powder Insulator Provides Exceptional Strength and Thermal Conductivity
• Five Rib Insulator Prevents Flashover
• Copper-Glass Seal Bonds Center Electrode and Insulator for a Gas-Tight Seal

Dependable performance. This Champion spark plug features a copper core electrode that provides increased conductivity and heat control for good overall wear.

Product Features:

• Copper Plus – Dependable Performance.
• Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
• Patented TinTac and ULTRASEAL coated shell for maximum corrosion resistance
• Patented SAC-9 semiconductor resistor for maximum EMI & RFI suppression
• Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance