1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT)
The 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT)
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE PLASTIC COVER ON THE SEAT-BACK RELEASE HANDLE ( PASSENGER SIDE) OF MY 1998 FORD ESCORT ZX2 HAS BECOME BROKEN AND WILL POP OFF WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RELEASED. AS A RESULT, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, I SEVERELY LACERATED MY FINGER ON THE SHARP METAL LEVER INSIDE THE PLASTIC COVER WHILE RELEASING THE SEAT BACK. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION. *TR
A STALLED SUBURBAN IN THE #1 LANE AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL BECAME VISIBLE WHEN THE VAN DIRECTLY AHEAD OF ME SWERVED AT THE LAST MOMENT. I HIT THE BRAKES BUT HIT THE SUV AND TOTALED MY ESCORT. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEATBELT CAUSED A BROKEN STERNUM, CRACKED RIBS. ALSO HAD RIGHT ARM BROKEN IN 3 PLACES WHILE BRACING FOR IMPACT. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO PASSENGER. *TR
CAR MAKES HIDIOUSLY LOUD SCREECHING SOUND. MECHANICS CAN'T FIND WHERE IT IS. I REPLACED MANY PARTS BUT THE SOUND CONTINUES TO COME OUT.
CAR MAKES HIDIOUSLY LOUD SCREECHING SOUND. MECHANICS CAN'T FIND WHERE IT IS. I REPLACED MANY PARTS BUT THE SOUND CONTINUES TO COME OUT.
CLOSE CALL: THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS OFF AND THE CAR LOOSES POWER STEERING.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT)
Ford Motor Company has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
15256 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE ON INITIAL REVERSE ENGAGEMENT COLD. *TT
0069 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRINDING NOISE WHILE BRAKING, BRAKE DRAG AND/OR UNEVEN FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR MAY OCCUR. *MJS
0051 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE HESITATION OR SURGE WHEN THE A/C COMPRESSOR CYCLES MAY OCCUR. *MJS
9912701 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES PO705, PO708 OR P1705 (TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR).
99138 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A ROUGH IDLE, STALLING AT AN IDLE, REDUCED POWER AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1381 AND P1383 MAY BE STORED IM MEMORY ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
99123 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STALL AFTER A COLD ENGINE START WHEN THE TRAMISSION IS INITIALLY SHIFTED INTO GEAR. *TT
6416 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID APPEARANCE. *TT
996105 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
EXPERIENCING WINDNOISE FROM THE DOOR GLASS BELTLINE WEATHERSTRIP AREA. *TT
5855 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DTC P0180, P0181, P0182 AND / OR P0183 AFTER REPLACING THE 9D930 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND / OR THE 12A581 ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL (EEC) WIRING HARNESS. *TT
12535 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0180, P0181, P0182 AND / OR P0183 AFTER REPLACING THE 9D930 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND / OR THE 12A581 ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL (EEC) WIRING HARNESS. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD ZX2 (ESCORT)
- 1997 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) — 0 complaints
- 1998 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) (current)
- 1999 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) — 24 complaints
- 2000 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) — 9 complaints
- 2001 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) — 32 complaints
- 2002 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) — 14 complaints
- 2003 FORD ZX2 (ESCORT) — 7 complaints
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- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints