| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Ford Escort / ZX2 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 42 repairs.
Ford Escort / ZX2 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford ZX2 2dr Coupe
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $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
| 45000 mi US $20 |
Repair exhaust leak at flexpipe |
2001 Ford ZX2 2dr Coupe
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 90000 mi US $800 |
Accessory belt shredded; timing belt replaced, was in poor shape. |
2000 Ford Escort / ZX2 4dr Sedan
114-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 118420 mi A $428 |
Oil leaking onto the spark plugs. Gasket, plugs, coil packs replaced. |
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 116000 mi US $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) |
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 167000 mi US $320 |
radiator leak - replace radiator, thermostat, and coolant. |
| 89000 mi US $90 |
Water pump making noise, replaced same. |
| 90000 mi US $10 |
no heat in cabin of vehicle, determined thermostat needed to be replaced it actually split apart |
| 106000 mi US $515 |
Gears not engaging smoothly. Timing belt and pulley replaced. Valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| 136000 mi US $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. |
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 130000 mi US $110 |
Belt tensioner |
1997 Ford Escort / ZX2
Engine not specified
| US $1325 | Head Gasket blew. |
| 160000 mi US $300 |
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. |
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