2002 Ford Zx2 (Escort) problems, complaints & recalls

2010-03-30 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 115,000 mi

“we bought a new 2002 zx2, one month after we had it the transmission started slipping. now the transmission won't shift into 3rd or 4th. we were told we need to rebuild ours.…”

2009-11-16 · Structure · 35,000 mi

“re: 2002, ford zx2 we own a 2002 standard model ford zx2 that has only 35,500 miles on it. there are three notable problems: 1.the engine idles very roughly 2.the transmission shifts very hard 3.the front driver door has sagged and won?t close completely. all of these issues are the result of poor design and especially poor quality parts…”

2008-09-18 · Seat Belts · 79,350 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escort zx2. when the contact attempted to use the rear passenger side seat belt, she noticed that it would not extend outwards or retract to its normal position. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the contact was informed that the seat belt retractor needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been diagn…”

2008-09-15 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 106,000 mi

“car having started having a "pull" when accelerating from stop signs. the pull keeps getting worse and feels now like not switching gears properly on automatic transmission. almost stops and bumps before continuing to next gear. took to transmission center, there is nothing wrong with transmission. *tr…”

2006-12-05 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 54,400 mi

“2002 ford zx2 head gasket is leaking, mileage is only 54400. *jb…”

2005-11-11 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines · 21,350 mi

“in may 2002, i purchased a ford escort zx2. since that time i have put 21,000 miles on the car. recently, i started experiencing problems where the automatic transmission would slip, especially when going up an incline. yesterday, my engine light went on and i scheduled an appointment with miller brothers ford in ellicott city, md. this mornin…”

2005-07-23 · Air Bags · 💥 crash

“i was involved (along w/ passenger) in a hit and run accident. the driver of the other car turned right. when i saw that the car had successfully turned i accelerated to 45-50 mph. when i came upon the road, which the car had turned, the other car did a complete "u turn" and came out onto the main road going the oposite direction. i tried to sto…”

2004-12-09 · Fuel System, Other:fuel Injection System · 38,472 mi

“car intermittently stalls on acceleration (approx 17 times) has stalled on highway at 60mph,will not restart for approx 15-60 minutes after stall. car is covered under ford extended warranty purchased at time of sale. car was taken back to orig dealer mullinax ford east twice, both times advised was repaired but car stalled w/i days/hours of repair…”

2004-11-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 2,400 mi

“car stalls when coasting or braking and coming to stop. car also stalls when on freeway in high traffic areas. car has been taken in 5 separate times for same problem without any resolution. ford attempted to replace the oxygen sensor, and the emergency fuel sensor. this problem started when the car only had 2400 miles on it and has continued now, …”

2003-03-24 · Seats:mid/Rear Assembly

“my son, while upset, hit his head against the back of the seat. a post or some other object mounted within the seat back struck his head, causing a bleeding wound. we were not in an accident, but rather this happened while the vehicle was in motion. it is my opinion that had we been in an accident, the injury would have been fatal. i do have a …”