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Ford 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 ZX2 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 37 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
| Ford ZX2 in New York, United States - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201380000 miUS $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
| Ford ZX2 in Pennsylvania, United States - Mar 2007 | |||
| Mar 200745000 miUS $20 | Repair exhaust leak at flexpipe | ||
2001 Ford ZX2 2dr Coupe
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford ZX2 in South Dakota, United States - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 201190000 miUS $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
| Ford Escort / ZX2 in Queensland, Australia Jan 2018 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Jun 2018118420 miA $428 | Oil leaking onto the spark plugs. Gasket, plugs, coil packs replaced. | ||
1998 Ford ZX2
Engine not specified
| Ford in Indiana, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012203000 miUS $20 | replace brake switch | ||
| Ford ZX2 in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $200 | Replaced both front hubs. | ||
1998 Ford ZX2 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Ford ZX2 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 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 ZX2 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford ZX2 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. | ||
1997 Ford ZX2
Engine not specified
| Ford ZX2 in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013US $1325 | Head Gasket blew. | ||
| Ford ZX2 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
1997 Ford ZX2 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford ZX2 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012166000 miUS $25 | Odometer failed. Replaced with used instrument cluster from junkyard. | ||
| Ford ZX2 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. | ||
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