2001 Ford ZX2 (escort) Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles, 7 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 2001 Ford ZX2 (escort) (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford ZX2 (escort). The part named most often is engine cooling, with 10 complaints (56% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and brakes (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain 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 cooling10 56%
- Brakes3 17%
- Electrical system2 11%
- Equipment2 11%
- Air bags1 5.6%
- Seat belts1 5.6%
- Body and structure1 5.6%
- Suspension1 5.6%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.6%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The previous owner, who was also the original owner, had the same problem I do, it was my dad's car so I have been able to talk to him about it. While driving, mostly when coasting or slowing down, the oil light, then the battery light come on and the car shuts off. The car can be started up immediately with no problem. I have had the charging system checked-everything was operative. My dad has had numerous oil changes and the dealership-which is where he always got serviced, never found any problem with the engine while performing oil changes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10234279, filed 2008-07, 82,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “My car vibrates when I am at a complete stop with my foot on the break. It vibrates so bad that I have taken it to several places an no one can tell me why it vibrates so much. This problem does not happen when I am in drive or n .”
NHTSA complaint #10113853, filed 2005-03, 65,000 milesBrakes: “Ford escort zx2 - brake problems. Premature wearing of rotaries and drum. Locking up of components involving the emergency brakes. Incident first happened in january 2004, then with back drum in june 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10079064, filed 2004-06, 59,900 milesElectrical system: “Blower motor in car quit working. The blower motor which is located under the passenger side dash had short circuited causing the wire to melt and this seems to be a fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10168255, filed 2006-09, 92,900 milesMileage when problems were reported
14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 64,000 and 82,000 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 2001 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 2001 Ford ZX2 (escort) have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford ZX2 (escort) as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Ford ZX2 (escort) is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 10 complaints (56% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.
Has the 2001 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 2001 Ford ZX2 (escort) reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 64,000 and 82,000 miles; 14% 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.