No, the 1997 2.0 sohc. Ford escort is Not a interference engine. It is a Freewheeling type. Interference refers to the non-ability of the engine to freewheel out of valve time. Interference engines DO cause damage if the timing belt breaks.
As a pediatrician this is a common concern I hear from parents of newborns. Sticking your tongue out is better known as tongue protrusion. It is when the tongue sticks out beyond the lip border for all to see. Since tongue protrusion is one of the Characteristics of Down syndrome, new parents often ask,
The name itself suggests that having black tongue in the morning means having the surface of the tongue darkened upon waking up in the morning. It can be scary and inconvenient, but this is not much a cause of health concern. Having excess yeast or bacteria in the mouth is the usual cause.