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Ford Zx2 (Escort) years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 66 complaints about the Ford Zx2 (Escort) since 1998. The 2001 model year has 18 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
66
Recalls
0
Worst year
2001
Model years
1998-2003

Ford Zx2 (Escort) years to avoid

No model year of the Ford Zx2 (Escort) stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Ford Zx2 (Escort) years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Ford Zx2 (Escort) complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199819992000200120022003

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Ford Zx2 (Escort) problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    25
  • Transmission
    18
  • Airbags
    6
  • Brakes
    5
  • Electrical
    4
  • Body
    4
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Visibility
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Tires
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Seats
    2

Ford Zx2 (Escort) problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2003866Engine01
20027312Transmission54,40001
20016018Engine65,00001
2000-7Transmission68,00000
1999-15Engine91,00003
1998-8Engine01

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Ford Zx2 (Escort)

What years of the Ford Zx2 (Escort) should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford Zx2 (Escort) has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford Zx2 (Escort)?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Zx2 (Escort)?

Engine, with 25 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (18) and airbags (6).

How many recalls does the Ford Zx2 (Escort) have?

No recalls on record.

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