1999 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"A great first car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's side window rattles in the door.
Rear brakes squeal.
Check engine light came on. Twice.
Temperature gauge was sticking.
Seats are uncomfortable.
General comments?
Overall, this car has been good to me. I drive 12,000 miles/year and I haven't had any major problems.
I get the oil changed every 4,000 miles, and I'm about to replace 2 of the tires because I found an air bubble in one of them (not Ford's fault).
For $14,000 you can't beat it. If I was planning to keep it longer I'd probably have gone for a Honda, but it has been a great first car.
The handling is perfect. The pickup is excellent especially when merging with heavy traffic.
I'd say definitely get it if you are looking for a first car or second inexpensive commuter car.
The only drawback I've noticed is that the seats are not comfortable for a long drive.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2002 |