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 The Comfort and Power Groups have been replaced by the Deluxe and Premium Groups, which include new items of standard equipment.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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  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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  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.

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  well kept secret - 2002 Ford Escort
  By jonsid - June 4 - 2:00 am

  Just bought my 2002 ZX2 loaded with all options except leather seats. The dealer traveled 200 miles to get one with ABS for me. Handling is exceptional with virtually no body roll while cornering. Pickup is brisk and super on the hills in these mountains. Ride is quieter than my Mitsubishi Mirage and Ford put all controls within easy reach. I cant wait to see what I get for gas mileage.

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  FORDS BEST KEPT SECRET - 2002 Ford Escort
  By BILL21 - May 11 - 2:00 am

  THIS IS THE BEST 2 DR COUPE FORD HAS EVER MADE, THEY SHOULD SCRAP THE FOCUS ZX3. THE ZX2 NEEDS TO BE KEPT IN PRODUCTION AND REFINED OVER THE YEARS. IT HAS A CLASSIC STYLE WHICH WILL WEAR WELL. THIS CAR HAS MUCH IN COMMON WITH THE ORIGINIAL 65 MUSTANG. THE FOCUS ALREADY HAS A REPUTATION FOR POOR WORKMANSHIP. I HAVE NEVER KNOWN A ZX2 OWNER WITH ANY SIGNIFIGANT PROBLEMS!!

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  Cheap, sporty, fun! - 2002 Ford Escort
  By zx2 - March 3 - 4:10 pm

  Mine is a 99. Great build quality, very peppy, engine pulls very strongly,quick steering, good looking exterior and interior. Smooth ride for a small car. Car has a battery saver. Good snow traction even with the optional 15 inch Eagle GAs. Car is very easy to drive and control. Rumored to be just as fast the Focus SVT. Magazines rate 0-60 7.4 - 7.8 seconds. Great gas mileage I get 29mpg minimum in the town. I have the 5 speed. Zx2 is very reliable. This car is cheap and fun.

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  one hullavu car - 2002 Ford Escort
  By jmdz06 - March 1 - 4:39 pm

  i bought my 98 zx2 with 50k plus miles on it. ive had it now for about 18 months and all i can say is: ford has a winner! i have not had a single problem with it. the best part of the car is when you tell someone you bought an excort and their jaw hits the floor when they see it. Thats not an escort! Oh yes it is, and its MORE reliable than grandmas apple pie!