1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 Problems and Repair Histories
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1998 Ford Escort / ZX2s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Ford Escort / ZX2 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1998 | Ford Escort / ZX2 | 10 Escort / ZX2s, 8.5 months of data per Escort / ZX2, average 134600 miles Small sample size. Join or 10 Escort / ZX2s, 8.5 months of data per Escort / ZX2, average 134600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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1998 Ford Escort / ZX2
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| Ford in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 120700 | 60 | Accumulator/dryer |
| Jun | 2012 | 130000 | 110 | Belt tensioner |
| Aug | 2012 | 137000 | 35 | A/C compressor seized. Installed another compressor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 144000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 203000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 203000 | 20 | replace brake switch |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 165700 | 200 | Replaced both front hubs. |
| Mar | 2012 | 175000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 112000 | 55 | Flat tire due to rusted wheel not sealing. Had to buy a replacement wheel. |
| Aug | 2012 | 115300 | 100 | Rear springs broken, replaced both & 1 spring perch. Also replaced rear brakes & freed frozen parking brake mechanism. |
| Sep | 2012 | 116000 | 135 | Ignition coil failed & shorted out PCM as well. New coil, PCM & crank position sensor (that was a guess, don't think it was bad) |
| Nov | 2012 | 116500 | 20 | Rust in the floor. Loose rust was removed and a patch panel fabricated and screwed in place, caulked & painted. |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Ford in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 70500 | 800 | front brakes, including discs and pads and calipers |
| May | 2011 | 76300 | 150 | shift plate (manual) |
| Jun | 2011 | 77000 | 150 | rear wiper motor |
| Mar | 2012 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Ford Escort / ZX2 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Ford in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 89000 | 90 | Water pump making noise, replaced same. |
| Dec | 2011 | 90000 | 10 | no heat in cabin of vehicle, determined thermostat needed to be replaced it actually split apart |
| Oct | 2012 | 103000 | 100 | Right front brake clips missing, grinding noise, replaced brake pads w/clips. |
| Jan | 2013 | 106000 | 515 | Gears not engaging smoothly. Timing belt and pulley replaced. Valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| Ford in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 165000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 167000 | 50 | oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, lubed doors etc., tightened hood latch bolt. |
| Apr | 2011 | 167000 | 320 | radiator leak - replace radiator, thermostat, and coolant. |
| Mar | 2012 | 169000 | 100 | Park brake cable rusted and broke. Cable replaced and brakes adjusted/ |
| Nov | 2012 | 183000 | 0 | shock mount broke off rear passenger strut. |
| Mar | 2013 | 185000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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