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,
why do a baby sticks his tongue out at times. I have a 4 months old grandson and every since birth you always stick his tongue out of his mouth at first i didn't think nothing of it, but he is 4 months now and its seems he are doing it on a reg basic,can you tell me what is wrong if any. thanks.