1998 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"Good, reliable transportation-if I could buy another one, new, I would"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tie rod ends went... at 125,000 miles!
Front seat bracket broke-fixed it with a muffler clamp.
General comments?
I've always lived by the adage, take car of your car and it will take care of you.
This car owes me nothing, nada, zilch.
At almost 130,000 miles the tie rods are the only thing I have done to the car except for tires, brakes, a battery and servicing it every 3,000 miles.
It has taken me back and forth on a trips upstate without any problems-a 500+ mile trip every 3 weeks for 2 years.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Okay car so far |
| Reliable, sensible, economical and with basic creature comforts; BUY IT if you are on a budget :-) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 37 miles |
| Most recent distance | 129962 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 3rd November, 2004 |