2000 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"Cute car without a lot of hassles!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When idling, the whole car vibrates (I'm told this is due to a problem with the motor mounts).
General comments?
I really like this car. It has good pick up, and is VERY good on gas (on a recent long distance trip I was averaging 42 MPG). Also, it's sporty looking, and the trunk is quite large.
The one thing that really bothers me is the vibration. It's so bad that the steering wheel shakes, as does the exhaust pipe. When I bought it, I noticed the vibration and was told that before I purchased it they would fix it. Well, it was in the shop for 2 days, and came out exactly the same. Why is this? Is it the motor mounts, as I've heard from many other people who own this type of car, or something else?
Also, though this sounds kind of stupid, the oil filter is a little difficult to get to. Could they jam these things further up in there? I might be a woman, but still, I like to be able to change my own oil and do routine maintenance myself, and this makes it kind of difficult.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 litre, DOHC 16-V Zetec engine Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 55156 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63401 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2005 |