MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford ZX2 (escort)

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1998 Ford ZX2 (escort)
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:01:03.247Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford ZX2 (escort) Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1998: 8 complaints 1998 1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1998: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19988
199915
20007
200118
200212
20036

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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CONSUMER STATES WHEN ACCELERATING VEHCILE MAKES A VERY WIERD NOISE. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030707

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.

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I HAVE A '1998 FORD ZX2. IT'S REALLY MAKING SQUEAKING SOUND SINCE AROUND 2 YEARS AGO, I AM SURE THAT THIS IS NOT AN USUAL SQUEAKING SOUND YOU IMAGINE. I HAD MY CAR INSPECTED AT FORD DEALERSHIP AND OTHER CAR REPAIR CENTER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030725

STRUCTURE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

DEATH
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DRIVER APPARENTLY LOOKED AWAY AND RAN OFF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, FLIPPED OVER AND THE DRIVRERS SIDE DOOR BECAME AJAR AND THE DRIVER WAS CRUSHED, INVESTIGATOR SAID THE DOOR SHOULD NOT HAVE COME OPEN. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20000821

SEATS

1 of 8 total reports mentions: seats.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Ford ZX2 (escort) — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Ford ZX2 (escort) reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford ZX2 (escort)?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Ford ZX2 (escort) have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.