Ford Escort / ZX2 Problems and Repair Histories
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Ford ZX2s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Ford ZX2 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Ford ZX2 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1998 | Ford Escort / ZX2 | 10 Escort / ZX2s, 8.5 months of data per Escort / ZX2, average 134600 miles Small sample size. Join or 10 Escort / ZX2s, 8.5 months of data per Escort / ZX2, average 134600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2003 Ford ZX2 2dr Coupe
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford ZX2 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 1243 | Most expensive repair this trip was the fuel tank and associated sensors. Also replaced an inner tie rod end, lower ball joint, 4-wheel alignment, and rear drum brakes. Repaired bent rim, and performed NY state inspection & oil change. | |
2002 Ford ZX2 2dr Coupe
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford ZX2 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 20 | Repair exhaust leak at flexpipe | |
2001 Ford ZX2 2dr Coupe
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford ZX2 in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 800 | Accessory belt shredded; timing belt replaced, was in poor shape. | |
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2
Engine not specified
| Ford in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 75020 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 80600 | 1100 | Left rear spring was broken. Both rear strut assemblies were replaced. |
| Ford in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 165700 | 200 | Replaced both front hubs. |
| Mar | 2012 | 175000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 112000 | 55 | Flat tire due to rusted wheel not sealing. Had to buy a replacement wheel. |
| Aug | 2012 | 115300 | 100 | Rear springs broken, replaced both & 1 spring perch. Also replaced rear brakes & freed frozen parking brake mechanism. |
| Sep | 2012 | 116000 | 135 | Ignition coil failed & shorted out PCM as well. New coil, PCM & crank position sensor (that was a guess, don't think it was bad) |
| Nov | 2012 | 116500 | 20 | Rust in the floor. Loose rust was removed and a patch panel fabricated and screwed in place, caulked & painted. |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Ford in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 70500 | 800 | front brakes, including discs and pads and calipers |
| May | 2011 | 76300 | 150 | shift plate (manual) |
| Jun | 2011 | 77000 | 150 | rear wiper motor |
| Mar | 2012 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Ford in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 89000 | 90 | Water pump making noise, replaced same. |
| Dec | 2011 | 90000 | 10 | no heat in cabin of vehicle, determined thermostat needed to be replaced it actually split apart |
| Oct | 2012 | 103000 | 100 | Right front brake clips missing, grinding noise, replaced brake pads w/clips. |
| Jan | 2013 | 106000 | 515 | Gears not engaging smoothly. Timing belt and pulley replaced. Valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| Ford in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 165000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 167000 | 50 | oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, lubed doors etc., tightened hood latch bolt. |
| Apr | 2011 | 167000 | 320 | radiator leak - replace radiator, thermostat, and coolant. |
| Mar | 2012 | 169000 | 100 | Park brake cable rusted and broke. Cable replaced and brakes adjusted/ |
| Nov | 2012 | 183000 | 0 | shock mount broke off rear passenger strut. |
| Mar | 2013 | 185000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 Ford Escort / ZX2
Engine not specified
| Ford in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 160000 | 950 | Oil pressure sensor replacement Outer tie rod replacement. Rear braking hoses replacement Left outer tie rod replacement Both front calipers are almost stuck because of rust. Replaced both with new. Cooling fan motor went out (stuck) because of rust. Replaced motor only (used blades and outer holder from old fan). Multiple holes in exhaust system (including muffler). replaced whole exhaust line and muffler. Rear left shock absorber went out. Have been replaced. |
1997 Ford Escort / ZX2 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 68000 | 397 | Left rear spring was broken and was replaced. Right outer tie was badly worn and was replaced. Even though the Left outer tie rod was not broken, I had that replaced as well. |
| Ford in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 166000 | 25 | Odometer failed. Replaced with used instrument cluster from junkyard. |
| Mar | 2012 | 217000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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