MYRModel Year Report

1999 Ford ZX2 (escort)

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1999 Ford ZX2 (escort)
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:01:03.746Z

Only 15 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 15 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, 1999 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
1999: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19988
199915
20007
200118
200212
20036

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

6 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and emission control.

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ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. AS PER OWNER'S MANUAL COULD BE EMISSION PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010411

POWER TRAIN

3 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING ON A STATE ROUTE ROAD,GOING UP A HILL IN THIRD GEAR AND SHIFTING INTO FOURTH GEAR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY TURNED INTO A 360 DEGREE ANGLE AND LANDED IN A DITCH. DIDN'T CONTACT DEALER. WAS TOLD THAT THE UNIBODY WAS CROOKED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000207

CONTROL MODULE PROCEDURES OK. SO IF THERE IS A PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE IF IT FAILS YOU HAVE THE NERVE TO THEN TELL ME YOUR GOING TO CHARGE ME 50 DOLLARS TO TELL ME THE PROCEDURE LET ME CALM DOWN. YOUR KIDDING RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160102

AIR BAGS

2 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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HIT FROUT END AT AIR BAG SENCERS THAY DID NOT DEPLOYED COPPS SAID THAY SOULD OF MY FEAINCA HAS BRUISEING TO CHEST WALL AND PULLED MUSCIALS IN HIS NECK

NHTSA ODI report, 20161128

THE DESIGN OF PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COVER BREAKS FRONT WINDSHIELD ON ESCORT ZX2'S. THE COVER FLIPS UP WHEN IT COULD FLIP DOWN WITHOUT DAMAGING THE WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040229

Also filed under EQUIPMENT

VISIBILITY

2 of 15 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices and fan/motor.

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I HAD LEFT MY FAN AND HEAT ON FROM PREVIOUS DAY. THAT MORNING THE FAN WOULD NOT BLOW. PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20030215

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 15 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing turn signal and headlights.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Ford ZX2 (escort) — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Ford ZX2 (escort)?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 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.