AI Damage2000 Ford ZX2 (escort): common problems
Owners of the 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 57% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 29% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 14% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (57% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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…
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.
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…
Engine check light came on while driving. Dealer determined that intake manifold was cracked.
The vehicle vibrates when in gear, idling or when a/c is on, possible engine problems.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the ZX2 (escort) has 11 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 7, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort)?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine and cooling, tires. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (29%), A/C or heater (14%), loss of power / limp mode (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort)?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.