Yeah the SOHC is in the lx. They are the cheapest so they usually are for loaners or rentals. The 97-2000 Escorts(non-ZX2) did have these SOHC.

'95 Contour GL, zetec mtx, drop in K&N, exhaust res removed, 4 10" Kenwoods powered by 1000W Visonik amp, 4 5"x7"/6"x8" Visoniks

"Buy American or apply for Japanese welfare."

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