Research · 4 model years
Ford Escort ZX2Every model year, 1998–2001
Across the 4 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 662 owner complaints for the Ford Escort ZX2. The 1999 model year has the most complaints (365).
Ford Escort ZX2 years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 117 | 16 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 157 | 26 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 365 | 84 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 23 | 2 | Not rated | 25 |
- 20010 recalls · 117 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20000 recalls · 157 complaints · 25 mpg
- 19990 recalls · 365 complaints · 25 mpg
- 19980 recalls · 23 complaints · 25 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026