1999 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"It has been a great first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to have the tires replaced about a month after I bought the car.
The oil pan had a leak.
The CV joints are going.
The gears grind on occasion, and sometimes will not go into reverse.
General comments?
It's a 1999 Ford Escort Zx2 (manual). This is a great car. Its my first, and at 16, it's very reliable and decent on gas.
However, if I run anything over about 65 mph, it revs really high (like 3200-3500 rpm), and if I run anywhere between 75 and 83 mph, it's anywhere from 3600 to 3800 rpm. Is this normal?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 111000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2008 |