1998 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"Good for commuting"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator went out at 70,000 miles. The Idler pulley died at 86,000 miles. The alternator went out at 120,000 miles. The timing belt and the idler pulley went out at 156000 miles. The hood opened while I was driving on the freeway and shattered my windshield.
General comments?
This is a nice and reliable commuter car. I have driven roughly 130,000 miles on this Ford and have experienced relatively few problems.
Although the vehicle lacks creature comforts, all I've asked of it is to get me from point "A" to point "B". The engine is very weak and acceleration is practically non-existent.
Despite these flaws, the car is perfect for commuting with the high gas mileage and cheap replacement parts.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156498 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang Cobra |
| Date of Entry | 29th July, 2004 |