NHTSA lists 18 complaints for the 2001 Ford ZX2 (escort), 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD ZX2 (ESCORT).
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | 55.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 22.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 11.1% |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 11.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 11.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 5.6% |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | 5.6% |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 5.6% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 5.6% |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 5.6% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | APPLIANCE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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16 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| VISIBILITY | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Date: 2008-05-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
Date: 2004-12-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Date: 2004-12-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Date: 2004-09-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
Date: 2004-08-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Date: 2004-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
Date: 2003-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Date: 2003-08-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1380, P1381, P1383, AND/OR P0340 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
Date: 2003-08-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
IDLE VIBRATION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI OR ZETEC ENGINE ONLY. *TT
Date: 2003-05-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ZX2 (ESCORT) | 18 |
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