2002 Ford Escort ZX2 2.2L

Summary:

Pretty Junk

Faults:

Where to begin? A horrid ownership experience.

General Comments:

Beware - Fords are solid cars when they run, and seem like great used car values, but unless you're a shade tree mechanic, they will run you broke. My third and last Ford, a similar experience with each.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 14th October, 2011

15th Oct 2011, 19:02

Seriously deficient in details. 2/10 rating in reliability, but no explanation for this?

17th Mar 2012, 18:20

Did you really acquire this car at 430,000 miles?

18th Jul 2024, 04:15

I have had this car for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. It has 125000 and still gets 28mpg. Only thing I had replace was a power steering pump 13 years ago. I've owned every brand of car and this has been the best.

2002 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0

Faults:

Just had to replace the transmission in it after putting a hole in the housing. Pressure plate and clutch were also replaced.

Wheel bearing is next on the list of replacement parts.

General Comments:

Generally a good running car, shifts cleanly and handles amazingly.

Picked it up for cheap, as it was beaten on by the previous owner.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th August, 2010

2002 Ford Escort SE 2.0L

Summary:

Very Dependable!!!

Faults:

Thermostat went out at 137000.

Flush Radiator at 138000.

Timing Belt replaced at 138000.

General Comments:

I have really not had any problems with the car, its very reliable and it still runs smooth as when I first got it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd September, 2007

2002 Ford Escort zx2 2.0L 4 cly.

Summary:

Probably the most enjoyable car I will ever own

Faults:

Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with the car besides me wrecking it : (... but its back together now and running strong as ever. :)

General Comments:

This is an amazing car for the price... Its fun to drive, reliable, good looking, performance is good (even better after my upgrades), a good selection of quality performance upgrades, and most importantly... IT Doesn't HAVE THAT CIVIC WEED WACKER SOUND!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th April, 2007

6th Apr 2007, 10:33

UH-OH! No Civic weed whacker sound? That is the sign of a well built quality engine. Are you sure you should not take your muffler off and see? Maybe that is why it makes no weed whacker noise? Well I am willing to bet that Honda still has better engines, even if they do sound like weed whackers.

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2002 Ford Escort SE 2.0L

Summary:

Looks like I probably made a mistake to buy it!

Faults:

Front right CV Boot leaking grease. Replaced entire axle shaft.

Left front wheel bearing replaced.

Emergency brake adjuster replaced---all the teeth on it were stripped.

Engine oil filthy, and Power Steering oil filthy. Replaced all fluids, at Ford Dealers for a total cost of $532.00. (Power steering fluid is STILL dirty, and Dealer said it had (still has?) metal shavings in it.)

Had air filter replaced, and more work done on emergency brake for $66.00.

Engine vibrates badly, and makes MUCH rattling noise.

General Comments:

I think I've spent over $1100 in just over the two (2) weeks that I've owned this vehicle. It was a "leased vehicle" which I bought for $4000, so I guess I "got what I paid for."

I absolutely DO want to get this awful "rattling noise" eliminated, but it's really the worst when the vehicle is in Drive, and stopped, with my foot on the brake.

Does anyone have any idea how a mechanic will be able to look under the car for the rattle, while the car is in Drive with the engine running, and a foot on the brake?

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 10th December, 2006

11th Dec 2006, 18:07

I'm sure he'll have an assistant.

5th Mar 2007, 21:05

You know what's funny. I have the same rattling noise with my 2001 Escort. The same thing happens. Only while stopped and my foot on the brake. Also, now I am at 96,000 miles and my transmission is on the start of a down hill slope. I have spent over 750.00 in the last week on crap for this car and now they tell me the transmission fluid is VERY dirty. I don't even know what that means, but I know it is not good. So, yes if anyone has any advice... PLEASE HELP!! Thanks.

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