Total Complaints
9 filings
FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) · model year
2000 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT)
9 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000FORDZX2 (ESCORT) carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 ZX2 (ESCORT) is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline with 2 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission (2) and power train (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2000 ZX2 (ESCORT), and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
9
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20120610POWER TRAIN
I WAS GOING ABOUT 60 ON THE FWY WHEN TRAFFIC SLOWED. UPON SLOWING DOWN THE CAR STALLED IN THE FAST LANE, STILL GOING ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR. I LOST POWER STEERING AND ALL ELECTRICAL CONTROLS. THE CAR NOW HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING INTO GEAR AND CAN NOT BE MOVED. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
20100810POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE CENTER COUNCIL SHIFTER WILL ALLOW IT TO BE SHIFTED INTO ANY GEAR FROM PARK WHEN THE KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION, AND WHEN THE BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN DEPRESSED. IT OCCURS CONSTANTLY AND WAS FOUND OUT WHEN A CHILD WAS PLAYING WITH IT WHILE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND AN ADULT WAS IN THE DRIVER SEAT, IN A PARKING LOT WAITING FOR ANOTHER TO RETURN FROM A STORE. *TR
Mileage: 68,000
20090625POWER TRAIN
I BOUGHT MY 2000 ZX2 BRAND NEW IN NOVEMBER OF 1999. I BABY MY CAR AND HAVE KEPT IT WELL MAINTAINED AND SERVICED. I HAVE LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS PRETTY HAPPY WITH MY CAR. HAPPY UNTIL LAST WEEK WHEN MY CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT WENT ON AND I STARTED TO NOTICE A DELAY WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR (I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC). TURNS OUT I NEED MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT (TOOK IT TO AAMCO). A QUICK SEARCH ON THE INTERNET TELLS ME I AM NOT ALONE. THERE IS EVEN A GROUP TRYING TO BRING A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST FORD. SEEMS LIKE THE ESCORT, ZX2 AND FOCUS ALL HAVE FAULTY TRANSAXLES. AAMCO STATED IT LOOKS LIKE A DEFECT IN THE METAL (FORD USED CHEAP METAL THAT EVENTUALLY FAILS FAR BEFORE IT SHOULD). I NEED MY CAR SO I'LL PAY THE $2,500 BILL FOR A CAR WORTH ONLY $4000. THE ONE THING I LEARNED FROM THIS: NEVER BUY FORD AGAIN. CAR WAS REPAIRED IN FEB. OF 2009. FOLLOW UP: JULY 2009, MY CAR IS ONCE AGAIN GOING INTO THE SHOP WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS! *TR
Mileage: 49,000
20030730TIRES:SIDEWALL
APROX 2 WKS AGO I NOTICED MY DAUGHTERS FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT SHE TOOK HER CAR TO KRAMER GOODYEAR (PURCHASE POINT) WHERE SHE WAS TOLD TIRE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE, SIDEWALL FAILURE, THIS IS THE SECOND SET OF THE SAME TIRE P1856015 84T RS-A VSB 732413500, APRX MILEAGE 40K , THE FIRST SET ALSO FOUND TO HAVE DEFECTIVE SIDEWALLS WHERE PRORATED ON 8/20/01 THEY ALSO FAILED AT APROX 40K, TREAD IN GOOD SHAPE 50% OR BETTER SIDEWALLS SHOWING EXESSIVE CRACKS AFTER READING 30 OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS SEEM TO BE EXCESSIVE, A HIGH RATE OF SIDEWALL FAILURE. *AK
Mileage: 86,835
20030705POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MY 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 HAD A DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH DESTROYED THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION.*AK
Mileage: 47,770
20030705POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
MY 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 HAD A DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH DESTROYED THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION.*AK
Mileage: 47,770
20020719ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DETERMINED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED.*AK *SCC
20020514ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN IN GEAR, IDLING OR WHEN A/C IS ON, POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEMS.*YH
20011002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN IN GEAR, IDLING OR WHEN A/C IS ON, POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEMS.*YH
Compare 2000FORDZX2 (ESCORT) to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) have?▼
The 2000 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT)?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2000 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.