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2003 Ford ZX2 (escort) Air bags Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Ford ZX2 (escort), 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The other day I was driving my 2003 Ford zx2 and my air bags went off, leaving with arm scrapes, broken windshield. I was going over railroad tracks when it happened. The police were shocked that this happen and said I should tell you guys about. My car is still in the shop and progressive insurance is on my side.”

NHTSA complaint #10160685, filed 2006-06

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003117%
200218%
200116%
1999213%
1998113%

Other parts of the 2003 Ford ZX2 (escort)

Engine cooling
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford ZX2 (escort)

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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