MYRModel Year Report

2003 Ford ZX2 (escort)

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2003 Ford ZX2 (escort)
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:35.055Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 8 complaints 1998 1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2003 6
1998: 8 complaints 1998 1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2003 6
1998: 8 complaints 1998 1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2003 6

2003: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19988
199915
20007
200118
200212
20036

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Show complaint excerpts

I have a 2003 Ford ZX2 that has had a severe idle vibration for nearly one year that Ford is refusing to fix.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-13

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Electrical system

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 Ford ZX2 (escort) — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Ford ZX2 (escort)?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Ford ZX2 (escort) have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.