Why did I buy a Ford..... mistake!
Transmission problems galore.
Rear and front brake problems.
Radio/cassette is junk and hard to replace.
I hate this car, I'm always back at the lousy Ford dealer every other week with more and more problems. I don't know why I bought a Ford, I should have known better.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 16th December, 2000
Low price, great performance, all around good car
I haven't had any problems to date!
Great overall car. I get tired of seeing Hondas and Toyotas, etc. Its performance is surprising for a 13,000 Honda fighter.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th August, 2000
For the money, it's hard to beat
Nothing, really. Well, the fuel gauge acts a little funny.
This is my second ZX2. The first was a '99 Hot. Liked it so much that when I finally found a '00 SR, I bought it on the spot.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th August, 2000
I have a 2000 ZX2 S/R, zinc yellow and I love it! It is very quick, agile, and so easy on gas. My ZX2 gets 320 miles from a tank of gas. The only thing that concerns me about this car is the engine noise. It sometimes seems to "knock". I keep the oil changed every 3000 miles and hope that this "knock" is normal. I hope to keep this car for a long time because I really enjoy it!
Better looking and performer than most $20,000 cars
Nothing.
I have now talked three other people into buying a ZX2. This car sells itself. Awesome performer, simple design, and good quality. The interior needs some work but that doesn't bother me at all. It's different, not many have them (unlike the Civic).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th August, 2000
Nice ride for the same price as some truly mediocre cars
Nothing so far!
Great handling and power for thousands less than its most direct competition. Good build quality, no problems so far.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th August, 2000
A great all around car!
Nothing, the car has been the best car I've owned. So good I just traded my 98' in for a 00'
Great car, wouldn't recommend the automatic transmission which is what I had in my 98', but the manual is great.
For a small car it has real good performance. I would definitely by another if Ford continues to make them.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th August, 2000
Beware of this piece of JUNK
Front brakes have been giving me problems since day one and the Ford guys say they're suppose to do that!
Transmission has been acting up, they said it was the computer telling it to do that.
The A/C is weak and won't cool right, they say it's the weather and that all cars are like that?
The tape deck is messed up, they said they had one ordered, that was a month ago and it still isn't in.
I wrote this after seeing another person was having the same problems with their car, this must mean they are all like this. What gets me the most is that how the clowns at Ford say that it is suppose to be that way? I mean if that's the way a NEW FORD is then I don't think I want another one ever. I mean my niece had a 95 Aspire, that was a pretty good car and I thought that all the Fords would be that good, then after I bought my ZX2 I found out that Kia made the Aspire for Ford. So maybe I should have bought the Kia Sephia or something? I'll know better next time.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 7th August, 2000
Jeeze.. where do you guys Live?? That's a bad, and stupid dealer. Around here Fords are Good! I assure you that not all dealers and ZX2's are as bad as you describe. If they were all like that, Ford would have gone bankrupt a long time ago.
I agree they are not good cars and they are hard to work on I wish everyday I would have bought something else besides a piece of crap ford.
I wrecked my ZX2 into a tree at 60mph. Fixed most of it, but it run almost as new.
By far the worst car I have ever owned
Front brakes, transmission, A/C went out, steering squeals when you turn. Muffler has come loose, window seal leaks and falls off.
Cheap junk that needs to be recalled, by far the worst car I have ever owned. I thought my Neon was junk which it was but this car is worse than that. Ford will NOT fix problems with their cars, I have been back now three times with the transmission and it still slips and rubs when shifting gears. Front brakes are already out.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 3rd July, 2000
I would like to say that anyone having problems with their ZX2 must not know how to treat their car. I drive a tow truck and have not towed one ZX2 since they came out and nor has anyone I work with.
I'm the VERY proud owner of a 2000 ZX2 S/R which just loves to go out and smoke the import cars almost as much as those ugly Focus things...
VERY GOOD JOB FORD... it's good to see Ford putting some power and finess behind a once boring Escort.
1st May 2001, 03:10
Apparently there are a lot of people who complain about the Zetek's automatic transmission. Look for a recall on the internet. If you find one for the transmission, Print it and take it to the dealership and flash that in their faces.
That should cure their attitude problem towards your car. If you're really frustrated, consult their regional manager.