1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 Ford Escort / ZX2 1998

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1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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Chart based on 25 repairs.
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1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Ford Escort / ZX2

Engine not specified

203000 mi

US $20
replace brake switch 

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1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

77000 mi

US $150
rear wiper motor 
119500 mi

US $6
Bad alternator 

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1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

141000 mi

US $90
Windshield wipers quit working after cleaning window just before a rain shower. Checked fuses with no negative results (fuses checked out fine - operational). Determined wiper motor needed to be replaced. 

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1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

120300 mi

US $60
Accumulator/dryer 
136800 mi

US $35
A/C compressor seized. Installed another compressor. 

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1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 Electrical Problems

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