Most common 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford ZX2 (escort) complaints by model year
Best ZX2 (escort) years: 2000, 1998, 2003. Years to avoid: 2001, 1999, 2002. Compare all years →
What 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
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. …
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 ZX2 (escort) rates better than average: 50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the ZX2 (escort) at the same age. It is one of the best ZX2 (escort) years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort)?
The transmission & drivetrain — 4 complaints, 57% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and wheels & tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort). You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford ZX2 (escort)?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000, 1998 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2001, 1999 and 2002. See the full Ford ZX2 (escort) years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford ZX2 (escort) problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 68,000 miles; 40% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.