Overview & Reviews

Other than a couple of new exterior colors, the Escort ZX2 is unchanged for 2002. The Comfort and Power Groups have been replaced by the Deluxe and Premium Groups, which include new items of standard equipment.

• Affordable price, standard 130-horsepower engine.

• Superior Ford Focus ZX3 competes in the same showroom, lack of cabin space, uncomfortable seats.

User Reviews:

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  ZX2 - 2002 Ford Escort
  By UBer HAGS - June 1 - 2:00 am

  Very nice car for the price. The 2.0 Zetec is a great engine design that comes standard on the ZX2 but must be bought as an option on the Focus line. Not only does it have better aerodynamics but its also lighter than the Focus. Driver and Passenger seating comfortable even on non stop (except gas and food) trip from Austin to Philly with my brother.

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  02 zx2 - 2002 Ford Escort
  By faye544 - May 26 - 2:00 am

  Great car for single people with a limited budget! if you need to put a car seat in it however problems arise (esp. with rear facing models. there is no middle seatbelt in the back seat so children need to be behind the driver or passenger - not the safest places to be!

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  I like my ZX2 ok - 2002 Ford Escort
  By Nicole Jordan - May 9 - 2:00 am

  Well, if youre wondering what the purpose of the ZX2 is and how its superior to the Focus ZX3, Ill tell you... its a great looking car. People look at mine all the time and say that they cant believe that its a Ford Escort. But its performance is limited. But then again, its a very inexpensive car thats obviously made to look good.

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  Holy Smokes Batman! - 2002 Ford Escort
  By Slat43 - January 15 - 2:00 am

  After reading reviews of the Focus/ZX2 here and at other sites/publications I was pretty convinced that was the car for me. So I went to the local dealership and took some test drives. You all know what I ended up buying. :) I certainly *WILL* buy another when this one kicks the bucket. . .if Ford doesnt do something stupid like keep the Focus before the ZX2. The Focus needs some serious refinement in build quality before Id consider it again.

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  Depreciating Asset - 2002 Ford Escort
  By ZX2NOT - December 24 - 2:00 am

  I actually purchased the automatic deluxe model and wish I had the manual transmission. This car is extremely under powered. Both window seals leak air when driving at highway speeds. The engine vibrates severely at stoplights due to faulty engine mounts (Per Ford Service Techs) The body style is great, good handling, dependable, but - lacks horsepower, expect HUGE depreciation loss! I Tried trading in my 2002 ZX2 for something better but found out that it had depreciated 60% in 4 months. Most dealers only offer $7,000 tops on trade.

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  zx2 is cool - 2002 Ford Escort
  By kevin Horick - December 1 - 2:00 am

  awesome car with many after market products available

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  FORDS GREAT ZX2 - 2002 Ford Escort
  By JACKIE - July 12 - 2:00 am

  THIS IS FORDS BEST BUILT HIGHEST QUALITY CAR IN MY PERSONAL OPINION. I HAVE OBSERVED THE ZX2 SELLS AS SOON AS IT HITS THE DEALERSHIPS, WITH LITTLE OR NO ADVERTISING. THIS FACT BY ITSELF IS VERY INTERESTING. THIS IS A VERY WELL BUILT CAR A TRUE VALUE FOR THE MONEY. I HOPE FORD ALWAYS BUILDS THIS FINE CAR.

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  Totally Satisfied - 2002 Ford Escort
  By JasonAtCSU - July 10 - 2:00 am

  I researched my new car purchase for two months before I made a move. I wanted into a Subaru, but my college kid budget wouldnt let me. I was looking to stay in a sporty 2-door with good mileage. The ZX2 has come through -- cheaper than the comparable Chevy Cavalier and every import (except Hyundai, but we wont go there). Premium package has great sound, comfy seats. Great power on the Interstate, great mileage, just a great car!

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  Keep ZX2 In Production! - 2002 Ford Escort
  By jpeno - June 19 - 2:00 am

  I have owned escort sedans since 1997 for use as a commuter car and they have proved to be the most reliable car I have ever owned with virtually zero problems. I purchased my first ZX2 after driving a friends and find it to be one of the most fun to drive, best looking, reliable, and cost effective vehicle on the road today! FORD - please keep the ZX2 in production at least until you produce a good replacement for the Focus. Currently, the ZX2 beats the focus in every category. Thank you Ford, for the ZX2.

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  No Contest - 2002 Ford Escort
  By 2002ZX2man - June 16 - 2:00 am

  I test drove the Focus SE Comfort and the ZX2 Premium, and walked out with the ZX2. Great for single men after college-turns a lot of chicks heads. Im not sure why its getting such bad reviews. Handles great, economically sound, eye-catching. All-around the best car I could ever have bought.