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1998–2003 · 6 model years

Ford ZX2 (escort) recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200118 complaints
Most recalls20030 recalls
Crashes reported7in owner complaints
Injuries reported71 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201998: 8 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 15 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 7 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 18 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 12 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 6 complaints, 0 recalls199819992000200120022003
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2003 ZX2 (escort)——061010
2002 ZX2 (escort)——0121030
2001 ZX2 (escort)——0181010
2000 ZX2 (escort)——070000
1999 ZX2 (escort)——0153010
1998 ZX2 (escort)——081011

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling27
  • Power train19
  • Structure6
  • Air bags6
  • Electrical system5
  • Vehicle speed control4
  • Service brakes, hydraulic4
  • Equipment4