2000 Ford ZX2 (Escort) Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Ford ZX2 (Escort) recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2000 Ford ZX2 (Escort).

Most common 2000 Ford ZX2 (Escort) problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	5
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Tires	1

What owners report

2012-06-10, Power Train
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

2010-08-10, Power Train
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

2009-06-25, Power Train
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 AND FOCUS ALL HAVE FAULTY TRANSAXLES. AAMCO STATED IT LOOKS LIKE A DEFECT IN THE METAL (FORD USED CHEAP METAL THAT EVENTUALLY FAILS FAR BEFORE IT SHO

2003-07-30, Tires
APROX 2 WKS AGO I NOTICED MY DAUGHTERS FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT SHE TOOK HER CAR TO KRAMER GOODYEAR (PURCHASE POINT) WHERE SHE WAS TOLD TIRE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE, SIDEWALL FAILURE, THIS IS THE SECOND SET OF THE SAME TIRE P1856015 84T RS-A VSB 732413500, APRX MILEAGE 40K , THE FIRST SET ALSO FOUND TO HAVE DEFECTIVE SIDEWALLS WHERE PRORATED ON 8/20/01 THEY ALSO FAILED AT APROX 40K, TREAD IN GOOD SHAPE 50% OR BETTER SIDEWALLS SHOWING EXESSIVE CRACKS AFTER READING 30 OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS SEEM TO BE EXCESSIVE, A HIGH RATE OF SIDEWALL FAILURE. *AK

2003-07-05, Power Train
MY 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 HAD A DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH DESTROYED THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION.*AK

2000 Ford ZX2 (Escort) questions

Does the 2000 Ford ZX2 (Escort) have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 Ford ZX2 (Escort) at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford ZX2 (Escort)?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Ford ZX2 (Escort) has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.