2000 Ford ZX2 (ESCORT) problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
68,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 57.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 14.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 14.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 1 |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 |
Power Train: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 1; Power Train:Driveline: 1; Tires:Sidewall: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10025466 · 2003-07-05 (July 5, 2003)
MY 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 HAD A DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH DESTROYED THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 47,770 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025466 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10274968 · 2009-06-25 (June 25, 2009)
I BOUGHT MY 2000 ZX2 BRAND NEW IN NOVEMBER OF 1999. I BABY MY CAR AND HAVE KEPT IT WELL MAINTAINED AND SERVICED. I HAVE LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS PRETTY HAPPY WITH MY CAR. HAPPY UNTIL LAST WEEK WHEN MY CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT WENT ON AND I STARTED TO NOTICE A DELAY WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR (I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC). TURNS OUT I NEED MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT (TOOK IT TO AAMCO). A QUICK SEARCH ON THE INTERNET TELLS ME I AM NOT ALONE. THERE IS EVEN A GROUP TRYING TO BRING A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST FORD. SEEMS LIKE THE ESCORT, ZX2…
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10274968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10461150 · 2012-06-10 (June 10, 2012)
I WAS GOING ABOUT 60 ON THE FWY WHEN TRAFFIC SLOWED. UPON SLOWING DOWN THE CAR STALLED IN THE FAST LANE, STILL GOING ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR. I LOST POWER STEERING AND ALL ELECTRICAL CONTROLS. THE CAR NOW HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING INTO GEAR AND CAN NOT BE MOVED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10461150 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10348401 · 2010-08-10 (August 10, 2010)
THE CENTER COUNCIL SHIFTER WILL ALLOW IT TO BE SHIFTED INTO ANY GEAR FROM PARK WHEN THE KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION, AND WHEN THE BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN DEPRESSED. IT OCCURS CONSTANTLY AND WAS FOUND OUT WHEN A CHILD WAS PLAYING WITH IT WHILE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND AN ADULT WAS IN THE DRIVER SEAT, IN A PARKING LOT WAITING FOR ANOTHER TO RETURN FROM A STORE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10348401 at NHTSA ↗