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1997 Ford Escort / ZX2 repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (23%)
Suspension and Steering (38%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 13 repairs.
1997 Ford Escort / ZX2 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Ford Escort / ZX2
Engine not specified
| Ford in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013US $1325 | Head Gasket blew. | ||
| Ford in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jul 201280600 miC $1100 | Left rear spring was broken. Both rear strut assemblies were replaced. | ||
| Jan 2013 | One day in January the regular brakes failed without warning. I sold the car because I couldn't afford to fix it. | ||
| Ford in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011160000 miUS $150 | 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 Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201168000 miUS $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 Jan 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012166000 miUS $25 | Odometer failed. Replaced with used instrument cluster from junkyard. | ||
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