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,
It is normal unless my baby and your baby both have something wrong with them. My little girl is 2 1/2 months old and always has her tongue out, she does it even more when her daddy and I stick ours out at her. It's cute now just wait until they are doing it to be mean. :) laceyluedwards Â· 10 years ago.