2000 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0 Zetec

Summary:

Best kept secret

Faults:

None yet.

General Comments:

I love this car! It's fun to drive and nothing has broke in almost 20K miles of hard driving. It got me from Portland, OR to Picture Butte, Alberta Canada in about 3 tanks of gas (12gpt = about 40 gallons) and ran like a champ the whole way.

I highly recommend this car to anyone who wants to drive fast or just save gas. It has a top speed of about 150mph and gets there in good time. These are great little cars; get them while they last!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th October, 2007

2000 Ford Escort zx2

Summary:

Overall I think it is a descent car

Faults:

I have a 2000 Ford Escort ZX2, I have to crank it twice for the car to start, could it be a possible weak fuel pump?

General Comments:

The car runs good, vibrates at idle, I understand this is normal for this car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th July, 2007

24th Oct 2010, 20:10

Having to crank it twice before it turns over is most likely from the fuel filter needing to be replaced... I have a 1998 Ford Escort SE, and had that same problem. Once I replaced the fuel filter, it was back to normal... Hope this helped.

2000 Ford Escort ZX2 1.8

Summary:

Rock solid reliable

Faults:

Absolutely nothing. Other than routine maintenance, I have had zero problems with this vehicle.

General Comments:

Rock solid reliable. I purchased my 2000 ZX2 in 2003 with 55,000 miles on it. As of 4/2007 I have yet to have any problems with this vehicle. Other than routine maintenance, I have not had to replace any parts or have any work done on this vehicle.

There is not much room, but then again I bought this vehicle knowing it was an economy car.

My ZX2 gets good gas mileage, it averages about 30 MPG in the city and 34 on the highway.

For an inexpensive economy car, it has plenty of power.

I would highly recommend this vehicle.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th April, 2007

10th Apr 2007, 10:50

Having driven a number of Fords I have to agree that they are GREAT cars, and very reliable regardless of import propaganda to the contrary. The ZX-2 is a tremendous used car bargain and offers great reliability and very adequate performance. Congratulations on a very good car.

20th Feb 2010, 04:24

Cheap to buy but VERY expensive to maintain. When even the mechanics in different shops are left scratching their heads trying to figure out what has gone wrong this time, you learn from your mistake quickly.

2000 Ford Escort zx2 2.0

Summary:

Good

Faults:

Bad and loud vibration when I step on it. It goes away when I get into top gear.

General Comments:

Its been pretty good to me not many problems beside the shake everyone seems to be talking about. Overall it's a pretty good car just trying to figure out what is up with this noise so if anyone knows please let me know.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th October, 2006

2000 Ford Escort ZX2 s/r 2.0 zetec

Summary:

This is the best car I've ever owned

Faults:

The only thing that has gone with my ZX2, between me and my brother owning the car, is the trany went out at 30,000 miles, and Ford was more than happy to switch it out.

General Comments:

Me and my brother both like this car a lot.. so far it has a body kit, reverse glow gauges, 5" racing tach. upgraded HKS exhaust, stage 2 racing clutch, cold air intake, new drilled and slotted rotors, 17" chrome rims, low profile tires, and soon to have a garret t3 turbo.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd July, 2006

14th Apr 2007, 12:26

Did you ever get that T3 turbo on your car? Would like to know what needed to be changed and what kind of boost your running?

2000 Ford Escort 2.4

Summary:

I Love My Car!

Faults:

My transmission went at 60,000 miles.

Seats have started to wear.

Pulley for my timing belt broke.

General Comments:

This car is faster than most people think. I was going just as fast as police.

However, this car is a pain if you have children and you only have a 2 door.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd March, 2006

3rd Mar 2006, 15:46

Exactly how fast do police go? I'd like to know seeing as my metro is ready for a race. lol j/k.

A 2.3 auto escort is a POS unless you want economy.

3rd Mar 2006, 18:19

Wow, around here if you challenge the police to a drag race they arrest you.

Maybe you're talking about the fashion police.