1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort). The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and air bags (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 11% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 91,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling6 40%
- Air bags2 13%
- Brakes1 6.7%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Equipment1 6.7%
- Exterior lighting1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Other or unknown1 6.7%
Also reported: Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I have a 1999 Ford escort zx2. The car has a rough idle in drive and reverse. The car shakes so bad that the headlights and turn signals bounce. I took it to the dealer, had the motor mounts replaced and PCM computer udgraded, and still does it. I was told by the dealer that it's a known problem in escorts and mystiques. I would like to know if Ford knows about this how come the consumer gets stuck paying the bill.”
NHTSA complaint #10028670, filed 2003-07, 46,389 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10817370, filed 2016-01, 140,000 milesAir bags: “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”
NHTSA complaint #10928266, filed 2016-11, 302,980 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “My 1999 Ford escort zx2 has a very bad vibration problem. The vibration is felt through the steering wheel, through the floor and the brake pedal. The vibration is so bad that when stuck in traffic and stopped at lights my hands and feet sometimes go numb. I took the car to the dealer and was told this was normal for escorts. I contacted Ford, who stated that their engineers say this is a normal condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054301, filed 2004-01Mileage when problems were reported
11% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 140,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10026389May 16, 2008Engine cooling. Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in…
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Other model years of the Ford ZX2 (escort)
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 6,045 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 12 | 46,436 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 18 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 7 | 68,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 15 | 91,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 8 | 98,341 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford ZX2 (escort) model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.
Has the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 91,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 140,000 miles; 11% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.