The climate control cable would come loose when changing the temperature. This has been replaced and I have had no other problems since.
The car has a good amount of power with the Zetec engine (even with the automatic transmission) around town and on the highway.
Handles well and is steady at high speeds (e.g. 80 MPH).
Also, the climate control is extremely effective in summer and winter, although there is no air recirculation capability.
Unfortunately, the engineers who designed the seats must have been very short. The reason is that the seats are terrible for me (I'm 6' tall), to the extent where I had to have them remodeled and needed a chiropractor after having the car for 6 months.
Aside from that aggravating problem, the ZX2 has been an excellent car and I would recommend it as long as the seats are comfortable to you.
Man, I own a 98 Ford ZX2 and I'm 6 foot 2 inches tall, and I've had no problems with it. I put the seat all the way back, but I don't have to, I just like it that way. I can comfortably drive it w/o being all the way back. I had absolutely no problems. Might be your mattress, get a serta man, LISTEN TO THE SHEEP!!!
I have had my escort for a year now and I am six foot and I don't have any problems what so ever. Just put the seat back a little bit and you won't have a problem. I love my car and yet I am only 16 years old and I plan on keeping it throughout college.
I am 6'2" and I hit my head when entering the car commonly. This car was the worst investment of my life. problem after problem. I have now 107K miles on it, but the problems started at 38K. I have spent a lot of money maintaining it. Luckily I am a motor head and do most of the work myself. Word to the wise, sell it quickly. The trade in value drops in a hurry.
Well everyone on this site seems to be complaining about the seats. REPLACE EM. Check out www.teamzx2.com for instructions, but its the easiest thing you can do if your tall. get seats out of a 92-94 mazda mx3 (v6 if you can)
They sit 3 inches lower and hug your body better. they are worth every penny.
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