2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort). The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and tires (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 68,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. 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 cooling2 29%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “I was going about 60 on the fwy when traffic slowed. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10461150, filed 2012-06, 100,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,000 and 86,835 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 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. 5 on record; the latest 5 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…
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
- 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 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 2000 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 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 68,000 miles and the middle half falls between 49,000 and 86,835 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.