2002 Ford ZX2 (escort) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ZX2 (escort) years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford ZX2 (escort). That ranks 3rd out of 6 ZX2 (escort) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 42%), typically at around 70,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 42% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 25% | 28,400 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 2,400 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 8% | 38,472 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | 79,350 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Ford ZX2 (escort) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
We bought a new 2002 zx2, one month after we had it the transmission started slipping. Now the transmission won't shift into 3rd or 4th. We were told we need to rebuild ours.
RE: 2002, FORD ZX2 WE OWN A 2002 STANDARD MODEL FORD ZX2 THAT HAS ONLY 35,500 MILES ON IT. THERE ARE THREE NOTABLE PROBLEMS: 1.THE ENGINE IDLES VERY ROUGHLY 2.THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD 3.THE FRONT DRIVER DOOR HAS SAGGED AND WON?T CLOSE COMPLETELY. ALL OF THESE ISSUES ARE THE RESULT OF POOR…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escort zx2. When the contact attempted to use the rear passenger side seat belt, she noticed that it would not extend outwards or retract to its normal position. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the contact was informed that the seat belt retractor…
Car having started having a "pull" when accelerating from stop signs. The pull keeps getting worse and feels now like not switching gears properly on automatic transmission. Almost stops and bumps before continuing to next gear. Took to transmission center, there is nothing wrong with transmission…
2002 ford zx2 head gasket is leaking, mileage is only 54400. *jb
Other Ford ZX2 (escort) years
← 2001 ZX2 (escort) · 2003 ZX2 (escort) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 ZX2 (escort) | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 ZX2 (escort) | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 ZX2 (escort) | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 ZX2 (escort) | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 ZX2 (escort) | 8 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford ZX2 (escort)?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford ZX2 (escort)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.