2001 Ford Escort zx2 review from North America
"Vibrating fun to drive car that looks great"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car vibrates badly when put in drive and is idling when accelerating it is perfect.
Also when I turn on the heat at bi level or defrost the rpm's jump all over the place and sometimes when I'm driving the car with the air or defrost on and come to a stop the car will die.
Also has a problem of clicking in the steering when driving if the wheel is straight and I turn it in either direction I can feel it click.
Also have brake problems, if I have to step on the brake real hard or fast the front end vibrates very badly.
General comments?
Other than the problems listed above, it is a fun to drive car, I use it everyday for deliveries, I live in the suburbs and the roads out here are hilly and curvey, it holds the road like its on rails.
If I have to live with the vibrations and other minor problems, then I am happy to do so, I could have bought an ugly car with a lot worse problems.
Recommended Reviews:
  | I wouldn't buy this car again because I have almost put in as much money into it as I paid for it |
| Great all around performance car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 ztech Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Focus |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2008 |