MYRModel Year Report

2003 Ford ZX2 (escort)

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2003 Ford ZX2 (escort)
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:00:59.428Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford ZX2 (escort) Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 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
2003: 6 complaints
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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.

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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, 20040713

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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 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 service brakes issues (1 reports 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.