1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ZX2 (escort) years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort). That ranks 2nd out of 6 ZX2 (escort) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 40%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 40% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 20% | 93,195 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 13% | 191,490 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% | 54,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 130,788 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | 46,389 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7% | 162,768 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 130,788 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Hit frout end at air bag sencers thay did not deployed copps said thay sould of my feainca has bruiseing to chest wall and pulled muscials in his neck
Control module procedures ok. So if there is a programming procedure if it fails you have the nerve to then tell me your going to charge me 50 dollars to tell me the procedure let me calm down. Your kidding right. That is the most ridiculous thing i think i've ever read.your an american company you…
I was out driving the other day, and i heard something dragging on the ground, i pulled over to check, and upon inspection, found that the fuel tank support straps had rusted out, one of them so badly that it had split in two, and the other is close to failure. I did an internet search, and found…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford escort zx2. While driving 65 mpg the cruise control failed and the speedometer fluctuated. Approximately 30 seconds later the speedometer became steady then completely failed and went to zero. The contact stated the horn also failed. The current and mileages were…
1999 ford zx2, rough idle and vibration. Took to mechanic to check why it was idling so rough, could not diagnose the problem. Found tsb 031515, which says that the bushings on the engine mount were defective. Ford replaced the defective mount in cars made after mine was bought. Repair cost…
Other Ford ZX2 (escort) years
← 1998 ZX2 (escort) · 2000 ZX2 (escort) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 ZX2 (escort) | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 ZX2 (escort) | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 ZX2 (escort) | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 ZX2 (escort) | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 ZX2 (escort) | 8 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort)?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX2 (escort) model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.