Ford Escort
ZX2 · 1998–2003 · 6 model years · 12 trims
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Photo: 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 SE in grey, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2000 Ford Escort ZX2, front left, 03-25-2021 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Ford ZX2 Sport by Ortzog, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 SE in grey, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2002 Ford ZX2 rear by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 SE in grey, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Ford Escort ZX2, front left, 03-25-2021 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Ford ZX2 Sport by Ortzog, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 SE in grey, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Ford ZX2 rear by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | |||||||
| ZX2 · Coupe | 2.0L 4-cylinder | — | — | — | FWD | 25 | — |
| 2002 | |||||||
| ZX2 · Coupe | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) — sole transmission offered this model year | FWD | 23/32 | $13,330 |
| Base · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) — sole transmission offered this model year | FWD | 23/32 | $14,580 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| ZX2 · Coupe | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) — sole transmission offered this model year | FWD | 23/32 | $12,730 |
| Base · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) — sole transmission offered this model year | FWD | 23/32 | $13,655 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| ZX2 · Coupe | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/32 | $12,320 |
| Base Auto · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) | FWD | 22/31 | $12,535 |
| Base MT · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/32 | $12,535 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| LX Auto · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) | FWD | 22/31 | $11,920 |
| LX MT · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 | $11,920 |
| ZX2 Cool · Coupe | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 | $12,075 |
| SE Auto · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) | FWD | 22/31 | $13,400 |
| SE MT · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 | $13,400 |
| ZX2 Hot · Coupe | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 | $13,755 |
| SE Wagon Auto · Wagon | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) | FWD | 22/31 | $14,600 |
| SE Wagon MT · Wagon | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 | $14,600 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| LX Auto · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) | FWD | 22/31 | $11,845 |
| LX MT · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 | $11,845 |
| ZX2 Cool · Coupe | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 | $12,995 |
| SE Auto · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) | FWD | 22/31 | $13,145 |
| SE MT · Sedan | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 | $13,145 |
| ZX2 Hot · Coupe | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 | $13,560 |
| SE Wagon Auto · Wagon | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) | FWD | 22/31 | $14,345 |
| SE Wagon MT · Wagon | 2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000) | 110 | 125 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (G5M) | FWD | 24/34 | $14,345 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | — |
| 2002 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2001 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2000 | 2 | Not rated |
| 1999 | 2 | Not rated |
| 1998 | 1 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.