1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 Suspension Problems and Repair Histories
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 Suspension and Steering problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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1998 Ford Escort / ZX2s for which no Suspension and Steering problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Suspension problem frequency.
For 1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 Suspension problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 Suspension and Steering problems and repair histories that follow it.
Ford Escort / 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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1998 Ford Escort / ZX2
Engine not specified
| Ford in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 115300 | 100 | Rear springs broken, replaced both & 1 spring perch. Also replaced rear brakes & freed frozen parking brake mechanism. |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Ford in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 165000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 183000 | 0 | shock mount broke off rear passenger strut. |
| Mar | 2013 | 185000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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. | |
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