1999 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"A fun city car, not a good long distance freeway ride"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear brakes siezed, but were fixed under warranty.
The back of the drivers seat sometimes tends to slip as if the lever was pulled if I lean back (like trying to reach for something in the back).
The car eats gas like a V8. Ford can't seem to find the problem and refuses to do anything about it.
The drivers side window rattles if it's not fully up or down.
The drivers seat squeaks sometimes.
General comments?
The car is very quick and agile for its class, and is really fun to drive.
The seats are uncomfortable on longer drives.
The engine is very loud and buzzy at high speeds, and is pretty rough at idle.
The shifter is a bit sloppy and the brakes are quite mushy.
The car has been mechanically stable, but it's the little things that bother me - It's just not put together right.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Zetec Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 30000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 25th April, 2001 |