1999 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"Cheap and reliable economy car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing belt at 110k.
AC at 80k.
Alternator once at 80k, another at 120k.
Clutch at 140k.
Axle bearing-computer-evac valve at 150k.
General comments?
I still get 30mpg at 150k.
Besides the alternator going out twice, all my other problems were expected at the time they happened.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Hardbody Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 2nd August, 2006 |