1999 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"Great fun. Just make friends with your service advisor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Premature seat and pedal cover wear.
A/C caused the engine to surge between cycles, dealer was unaware of the technical service bulletin I found on the internet... Now repaired.
A/C vents blew shut on their own... Replaced twice!
Front disc brake pads and sliders "clunked".
Wind and water leaks around the window seals; Windshield required re-sealing as well.
Headlight housings replaced due to loose plastic inside; water seals replaced on recall.
Remote trunk release wouldn't always release... Took 18 months to finally duplicate at the dealer!!
Driver's seat memory latch and door sill trim replaced.
Premature factory floor mat wear. Twice.
Premature tire wear despite exceptional care. New Bridgestones three weeks ago.
Loose exhaust heat shield.
General comments?
I love this car's looks and performance. It's a ball to drive! But I've even told Ford that their "bean counting" has resulted in a product that doesn't live up to its potential in terms of reliablilty and overall quality.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Zetec Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30800 miles |
| Previous car | Geo Metro |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 2001 |