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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%)
Chart based on 25 repairs.
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 23 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
| Ford in Indiana, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012203000 miUS $20 | replace brake switch | ||
| Ford in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $200 | Replaced both front hubs. | ||
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Ford in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Aug 201070500 miUS $800 | front brakes, including discs and pads and calipers | ||
| May 201176700 miUS $150 | shift plate (manual) | ||
| Jun 201177000 miUS $150 | rear wiper motor | ||
| Ford in Ohio, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jan 2012112000 miUS $55 | Flat tire due to rusted wheel not sealing. Had to buy a replacement wheel. | ||
| Aug 2012114900 miUS $100 | Rear springs broken, replaced both & 1 spring perch. Also replaced rear brakes & freed frozen parking brake mechanism. | ||
| Sep 2012116000 miUS $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 2012116500 miUS $20 | Rust in the floor. Loose rust was removed and a patch panel fabricated and screwed in place, caulked & painted. | ||
| Apr 2013119500 miUS $6 | Broken/worn front sway bar links replaced. Bad alternator | ||
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Ford in Ohio, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 2011167000 miUS $320 | radiator leak - replace radiator, thermostat, and coolant. | ||
| Mar 2012169000 miUS $100 | Park brake cable rusted and broke. Cable replaced and brakes adjusted/ | ||
| Nov 2012182500 mi | shock mount broke off rear passenger strut. | ||
| Ford in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201189000 miUS $90 | Water pump making noise, replaced same. | ||
| Dec 201190000 miUS $10 | no heat in cabin of vehicle, determined thermostat needed to be replaced it actually split apart | ||
| Jan 2013106000 miUS $515 | Gears not engaging smoothly. Timing belt and pulley replaced. Valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced valve cover gasket. | ||
| Oct 2016129000 miUS $50 | Upper power steering hose had 'pinhead' leak due to accident. When located, replaced hose, refilled reserve container, monitored for leaks. duplicate entry | ||
| Jun 2017136000 miUS $35 | Ever since a major rainstorm, have had issues with serpentine belt slipping off pulley system. Whenever there is more than a 'drizzle' the belt seems to slip off. Removed belt, cleaned belt and 'attempted to' clean pulleys involved. Replaced belt to pulley system, noting condition of pulleys. All seem to be in decent shape. | ||
| Mar 2018141000 miUS $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. | ||
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Jul 2011120300 miUS $60 | Accumulator/dryer | ||
| Jun 2012130000 miUS $110 | Belt tensioner | ||
| Aug 2012136800 miUS $35 | A/C compressor seized. Installed another compressor. | ||
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